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Telecommunications 2007 Outlook

Job Seeker Activity Report
The Telecommunications industry is characterized by a continuous need for qualified candidates and limited availability of candidates to meet those demands. Monster’s analysis of job seeker activity uncovered vital information for building a strong sourcing and hiring program for 2007 and beyond.  

Key Take-Aways

Telecommunication professionals continue to come to Monster for employment opportunities. There are over 1.1 million Telecommunication resumes registered in the Monster U.S. resume database, which continues to add over 1,000 new resumes per day. In 2006, job candidate growth remained stable, falling during the months of November and December, primarily due to a typical seasonal slowdown. Growth is expected to be strong and consistent in 2007.

Telecommunication job seekers continue to be willing to relocate. In general, Telecommunication job seekers are more optimistic about finding work locally; however, about 44% compared to 35% in all other Monster categories are open to the possibility of moving. For the most part, these candidates have more technical experience and training.

Telecommunication candidates are available on a temporary, contract or project solutions basis. While job seekers in administrative and support roles are primarily looking for permanent employment, there are a variety of candidates with more technical experience and training willing to step into a temporary, contract or project management opportunity.

Read: The Telecommunications Job Seeker Activity: 2007 Outlook courtesy of Monster Intelligence.

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