SimplyHired.com Releases August Employment Outlook

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August 03, 2011SimplyHired.com Releases August Employment Outlook

Today, SimplyHired.com released its August employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends. 

Nationwide job openings increased for the first time since April, up 6.5% month-over-month and 17.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously down -3.8% in June and -2.6% in May.

In line with the nationwide boost in openings, all 50 major metros experienced job growth this month. Thirty-nine metro areas posted growths greater than 5.0%, with the most substantial increases in Oklahoma City (12.3%), Pittsburgh (11.8%) and Grand Rapids (11.2%).

Fifteen of 18 industries had increases in job openings in July, compared to only 2 out of 18 in June. Greatest growths were in retail (41.1%), military (22.0%) and notably, nonprofit (18.2%). Job openings declined in agriculture (-6.1%), automotive (-3.1%) and manufacturing (-0.3%).

For more information, check out the full report below. 

SimplyHired.com August Employment Outlook

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Today, SimplyHired.com released its August employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends. 

Nationwide job openings increased for the first time since April, up 6.5% month-over-month and 17.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously down -3.8% in June and -2.6% in May.

In line with the nationwide boost in openings, all 50 major metros experienced job growth this month. Thirty-nine metro areas posted growths greater than 5.0%, with the most substantial increases in Oklahoma City (12.3%), Pittsburgh (11.8%) and Grand Rapids (11.2%).

Fifteen of 18 industries had increases in job openings in July, compared to only 2 out of 18 in June. Greatest growths were in retail (41.1%), military (22.0%) and notably, nonprofit (18.2%). Job openings declined in agriculture (-6.1%), automotive (-3.1%) and manufacturing (-0.3%).

For more information, check out the full report below. 

SimplyHired.com August Employment Outlook

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