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Engineering 2007 Outlook

Job Seeker Activity Report
Firms who employee a large number of engineers and other technical professionals often have a continuous need for qualified candidates and limited availability of candidates to meet those demands. Ironically, revenue growth and continued success only deepens the effects of the current, strong job market for talented professionals. However, this situation varies considerably across different engineering sectors. Fortunately, 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

Engineering professionals continue to come to Monster for employment opportunities. There are over 1.6 million Engineering resumes registered in the Monster U.S. resume database, which continues to add over 1,200 new resumes per day. In 2006, job candidate growth remained strong, falling during the months of November and December, primarily due to a typical seasonal slowdown. Growth is expected to remain consistent in 2007.

Engineering job seekers continue to be willing to relocate. In general, Engineering job seekers are more optimistic about finding work locally; however, about 57%, compared to 35% in all other Monster categories, are open to the possibility of moving. For the most part, these are candidates with more experience looking for higher-level positions.

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

Read: The Engineering Professionals Job Seeker Activity: 2007 Outlook report courtesy of Monster Intelligence.

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