The Atlanta Job Conditions Report offers a comprehensive view of the Atlanta job market. This study highlights online job postings and candidate resume activity across Atlanta and focuses on Atlanta professionals and recruiters looking to hire Atlanta talent. Gain insight on online recruitment trends, supply and demand conditions, and how job seeker characteristics mesh against employer needs. This report provides: An overall look at market conditions including unemployment shifts, payroll changes and online recruitment trends in the Atlanta area A profile of Atlanta talent that includes insight into the types of candidates that are currently in supply An analysis of Atlanta supply and demand, together with a comparison of job seeker characteristics and employer requirements

1. LOCAL MARKET
ATLANTA
2012 JOB CONDITIONS
Insights and Analysis from Professionals,
Recruiters and Hiring Managers
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ATLANTA – 2012 JOB CONDITIONS
Atlanta professionals should find mixed hiring and economic
conditions in 2012. Though the local economy is diverse and
made notable improvements in 2011, the area has and will in the
short term suffer from reserved employer hiring, a weakened real
estate market, and higher than average unemployment rate.
Forecasts suggest somewhat stable employment; though expect
some continued job loss in 2012.
As the Federal Reserve Board’s Beige Book recently
summarized, Atlanta’s hiring continues to be modest. Employers
are still using a higher level of temporary and part-time help than
usual and will do so until they see sustained improvement in TABLE OF CONTENTS
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demand.
MARKET CONDITIONS 3
It will take Atlanta another couple of years to realize the potential
Market Overview 3
of its educated job seeker population, desirable living conditions
Unemployment Rate 4
and presence of strong Fortune 500 companies and return to
Payroll Change 4
labor market expansion and low levels of unemployment it once
Online Recruitment Trends 5
had.
HIRING TALENT IN 2012 7
Monster leveraged more than 624,000 Atlanta resumes coupled
with online job postings for Atlanta talent in order to gain insight Atlanta Talent 7
into candidates and employers. Data is current through Skills 8
December 2011 unless otherwise noted. Job Search 8
SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS 9
Geography 9
Occupations 9
Labor Performance 11
Career Level 12
Education 12
Work Experience 12
Job Type (Perm or Contract) 13
Job Status (Full or Part-time) 13
Compensation 14
CONCLUSION 15
MONSTER INSIGHTS 15
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The Federal Reserve Board‟s Beige Book, November 30, 2011
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MARKET CONDITIONS
Atlanta is expected to face continuing economic and employment challenges in 2012. Conditions such as a lagging
unemployment rate and payroll growth, as well as an unreliable real-estate market, are causing employers to remain
very cautious before hiring new talent. However, Atlanta has a lot to offer with its below average cost of living and
attractive quality of life. This will help Atlanta rebuild its economy. The cost of living consistently ranks below the national
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average and may entice candidates to come to Atlanta or to stay in the area.
MARKET OVERVIEW
Atlanta has a diverse economy supported by a wide range of industries and companies. The area has expertise in
global logistics, bioscience, and health IT. Leading companies headquartered in the area include Coca-Cola, The Home
Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines, The Southern Company, NCR and First Data. The region benefits from its local
universities, including Emory University, Georgia Tech and Georgia State University, as well as mild weather and an
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affordable cost of living.
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In October 2011, Atlanta had 2.4 million employed, 266,400 unemployed, and a 9.9 percent unemployment rate.
Atlanta’s key employment industries are the following:
Industry Percent of Atlanta
Employment
Trade, Transportation, & Utilities 23%
Professional & Business Services 18%
Government 14%
Education & Health Services 13%
Leisure & Hospitality 10%
Manufacturing 7%
Financial Activities 6%
All other industries 9%
From November 2010 to November 2011, the Atlanta economy shed 13,100 jobs. Financial Activities and Government
reported the most significant declines, losing 10,700 and 10,100 jobs, respectively. Trade, Transportation & Utilities
added 8,500 new jobs. Professional & Business Services and Education & Health Services each added approximately
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5,000 roles over the twelve-month period.
Moody’s Analytics’ December 2011 jobs forecast predicts a minimal 0.6 percent expansion in Atlanta jobs over the next
twelve months compared to 0.8 percent for the nation. Nearly all sectors are predicted to be flat or declining with the
exception of Natural Resources & Mining, Construction, and Other Services. A Georgia State University economist
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forecasted Atlanta will gain 17,400 jobs in 2012 and 40,200 in 2013.
Like employment, the area’s real estate market is also facing a delayed recovery. Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller
Atlanta index fell by 5.9 percent from August to September, reporting a new index low, and declined 9.8 percent year-
over-year. In comparison, the nation reported a 0.1 percent expansion from August to September and a 3.9 percent
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annual decline. Atlanta home prices are forecasted to drop a further 6.7 percent in 2012.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), www.metroatlantachamber.com
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Metro Atlanta Chamber‟s “Metro Atlanta Executive Profile.”
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov; November 2011 data
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Shockley, Jenifer. “Outlook „muddled‟ due to domestic uncertainty and global headwinds.”Georgia State University‟s J. Mack Robinson College of Business. 11/16/11
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S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, released 11/29/11; housingpredictor.com
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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Atlanta’s unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in November 2011, down from 9.9 percent in October. The area’s
unemployment rate reached its peak in January 2010, hitting a high 10.7 percent. Atlanta’s unemployment rate lies in
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between the state’s November rate of 9.9 percent and the nation’s 8.6 percent rate.
The unemployment rate is a lagging measure that indicates both joblessness and strength of the economy. National and
state figures are seasonally adjusted.
Atlanta vs. National Unemployment Rate, %
Nov '08 - Nov'11
13.0
11.0
9.0
7.0
5.0
3.0
May-09
May-10
May-11
Sep-11
Jan-09
Jul-09
Sep-09
Jan-10
Jul-10
Sep-10
Jan-11
Jul-11
Nov-08
Nov-09
Nov-10
Nov-11
Mar-10
Mar-09
Mar-11
Atlanta National
PAYROLL CHANGE
Job creation in the Atlanta metro area has been negative since December 2010. In November 2011, the area reported a
-0.6 percent decline over the prior year. This rate falls below both Georgia’s -0.5 percent decline and the nation’s 1.2
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percent expansion. Note the nation has expanded its payroll rate since September 2010.
Payroll change is a key measure of new job creation (or loss), as it measures the total number of people employed in an
area every month.
Atlanta vs. National Payroll Growth, % YoY
Nov'08 - Nov'11
2.0
0.0
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
-8.0
May-11
May-09
Jul-09
May-10
Jan-09
Sep-09
Jan-10
Jul-10
Sep-10
Jan-11
Jul-11
Sep-11
Nov-08
Nov-09
Nov-10
Nov-11
Mar-09
Mar-10
Mar-11
Atlanta National
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov; November 2011 data
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ONLINE RECRUITMENT TRENDS
The Monster Employment Index (Index) tracks online recruitment activity and related job opportunities across Atlanta
and is a leading indicator of labor market trends.
The Atlanta Index continued its upward trajectory during 2011 indicating sustained growth in online job availability
throughout the year. By December 2011, the Atlanta Index stood at a level of 96, which represents an increase of 8
points or 9 percent for the year. The Atlanta Index hit its low point of 66 points in January 2010 after reaching an all-time
high of 149 in October 2007 suggesting further recovery remains underway.
Growth was primarily driven by higher demand for workers in skilled trades such as installation, maintenance and repair,
construction and extraction, production, and transportation and material moving. Online recruiting also surged in life,
physical, and social sciences, architecture and engineering, and computer and mathematical occupations.
The Atlanta Index demonstrates a moderation in online job demand during the second half of the year. The Atlanta
Index’s annual growth rate peaked at 24 percent in December 2010; by December 2011 it had dipped to 9 percent
matching its annual 9 percent low in June 2011.
The Atlanta Index results for the past 13 months are as follows:
Dec 10 Jan 11 Feb 11 Mar 11 Apr 11 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Dec 11
88 77 91 94 99 101 101 103 108 104 106 105 96
The Atlanta Index results over the past three years:
Monster Employment Index
Atlanta YoY Change
150 50%
125 25%
YoY Change, %
Index=100
100 0%
75 -25%
50 -50%
Dec-08
Aug-09
Dec-09
Dec-10
Dec-11
Jun-09
Jun-10
Aug-10
Jun-11
Aug-11
Feb-09
Feb-10
Feb-11
Apr-09
Oct-09
Apr-10
Oct-10
Apr-11
Oct-11
The Monster Employment Index presents a monthly snapshot of employer online recruitment activity nationwide for 28 of the
largest metro areas, and is generally regarded as a key indicator of demand in the labor market. The Index is based on a real-
time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and
job boards, including Monster. Using a baseline value of 100, the Index can be used to compare hiring trends across local
markets and occupational groups. As such, a higher Index figure means stronger growth in online job availability.
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Atlanta’s online job demand rose in 17 of the 24 occupational categories tracked by the Monster Employment Index in
2011, suggesting continued hiring activity across a diverse range of companies. Occupations showing the greatest rate
of increase over the year include personal care and service, installation, maintenance, and repair, and protective
service.
Most Wanted Occupational Experience in November
Dec Dec %
Occupations
2010 2011 YoY YoY
Personal Care and Service 381 469 +88 23%
Installation, Maintenance, and
Repair
112 151 +39 35%
Occupations showing the Protective Service 86 111 +25 29%
greatest rate of increase in Arts, Design, Entertainment,
Sports, and Media
95 117 +22 23%
online job demand in 2011
Military Specific 86 106 +20 23%
Computer and Mathematical 76 95 +19 25%
Life, Physical, and Social
Science
77 96 +19 25%
Building and Grounds Cleaning
and Maintenance
62 79 +17 27%
Architecture and Engineering 69 83 +14 20%
Installation, maintenance, and repair increased 39 points or 35 percent in 2011. Both automotive and building
equipment contractors contain many positions for mechanics, technicians and repairers. Increased demand for
communications has also contributed to the rise in demand for equipment and line installers and repairers in the
telecommunications sector.
Online demand for computer and mathematical occupations continued its ascent in 2011, rising 19 points or 25
percent for the year 2011. The increase was driven, in part, by rising demand for health IT, cyber security, and digital
media. Often referred to as the nation’s health IT capital, Atlanta is at the forefront of consumer digital health with more
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than 135 healthcare IT companies across the state.
Life, physical, and social science was up 19 points or 25 percent for the year, reflecting a gradual build-up in demand
for researchers, college professors and other scientists and professionals with a high level of formal education. Fast-
growing biosciences remain drivers of this category.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), www.metroatlantachamber.com
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As seen on Monster, the types of jobs many
Atlanta Job Postings by Category % Total Job Postings
Atlanta companies posted over the past year
include roles primarily for IT (27 percent), finance IT/Software Development 27%
(17 percent), and sales (15 percent).
Accounting/Finance/Insurance 17%
Sales/Retail/Business Development 15%
Medical/Health 5%
Business/Strategic Management 5%
Engineering 4%
Market/Product 3%
Project/Program Management 2%
Human Resources 2%
Logistics/Transportation 2%
All Other 18%
HIRING TALENT IN 2012
Atlanta’s talent is experienced, well educated, and covers a broad range of skills and expertise. With a 9.2%
unemployment rate reported in November 2011 companies should be able to find the talent they need to hire for most of
their general roles. Despite this large talent pool, it should be noted that many companies requiring specialized skills in
fields such as health IT, cyber security and wireless are reporting greater challenges finding the right (or enough) talent
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to hire.
ATLANTA TALENT
The types of roles Atlanta candidates are seeking Atlanta Job Seekers by Category % Total Job Seekers
on Monster span a wide range of areas with the
highest volume targeting Administrative/Clerical Administrative/Clerical 13%
(13 percent) opportunities followed by Customer Customer Support/Client Care 10%
Support/Client Care (10 percent).
Sales/Retail/Business Development 9%
IT/Software Development 6%
Accounting/Finance/Insurance 6%
Medical/Health 5%
Manufacturing/Production/Operations 5%
Business/Strategic Management 4%
Manufacturing/Production/Operations 4%
Logistics/Transportation 4%
All Other 34%
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Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), www.metroatlantachamber.com
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SKILLS
Despite a relatively high unemployment rate that has Top Skills - Atlanta Job Seekers
been hovering around 10 percent, some employers
Customer Support/Service
in Atlanta may struggle to find the right talent. Gaps
may exist between the skills workers have or present Sales
and the qualifications employers require to meet their Microsoft Excel
hiring needs. Microsoft Word
How do companies overcome skill gaps? Microsoft PowerPoint
English Language
Landing the best hard-to-find talent may require Time Management
some fine-tuning when it comes to talent acquisition
Microsoft Outlook
strategies. As recruitment activities heat-up for 2012,
consider some of these tactics shared by three Problem Solving Skills
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corporate powerhouses: Training/Teaching
Billing
 Showcase what employees enjoy
 Unleash employee connections Recruiting/Staffing/Hiring
 Mount a strategic employee training effort Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
Atlanta’s talent pool boasts Customer Service and
Sales as the top most common skills, referenced in Administrative Skills
over 35% of seeker resumes. Marketing
Communication Skills
Analysis Skills
Telephone Skills
Customer Relations
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
JOB SEARCH
Over the past 12 months, Monster has seen an average of 440,000 Atlanta area job searches each month. 62 percent
of Atlanta job searches did not contain a keyword suggesting Job Seekers cast a wide-area search before narrowing
activity.
Top Keywords Searched by Atlanta Job Seekers Include:
1. Sales 11. Part Time
2. Customer Service 12. Receptionist
3. Accounting 13. Construction
4. Warehouse 14. Medical Assistant
5. Administrative Assistant 15. Manager
6. Human Resources 16. Real Estate
7. Marketing 17. Data Entry
8. Retail 18. Manufacturing
9. Healthcare 19. Education
10. Administrative 20. Finance
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Monster "The Skills Gap: Creative Ways to Manage Talent Acquisition"
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SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS
GEOGRAPHY
As defined here, the Atlanta market
encompasses primarily Georgia cities and
towns and select counties in the states of
Alabama and North Carolina.
A comparison of Monster job candidates
seeking employment in the market compared
to the volume of job postings in the area
reveals higher supplies of talent in eastern
Georgia, denoted by the darker green areas
in the map.
Recruitment for candidates in lighter green
areas, such as those regions surrounding the
city of Atlanta, may be more competitive as
the ratio of resumes per job posting is lower
compared to other areas around Atlanta.
OCCUPATIONS
Over one-third of the supply (37 percent) and an even higher 41 percent of the demand in Atlanta are for the top ten
occupation clusters listed below. Six of the top ten opportunities in demand may be found among the top candidates in
supply. The roles that are not in common include administrative, financial and IT positions.
Employers
Job Seekers
1. Secretaries/Admin. Assistants, 7% 1. Computer Software Engineers, 12%
2. Customer Service Reps., 6% 2. Accountants/Auditors, 8%
3. General/Operations Managers, 5% 3. Computer Systems Analysts, 3%
4. Marketing/Sales Managers, 4% 4. General/Operations Managers, 3%
5. Managers, General, 4% 5. Marketing/Sales Managers, 3%
6. Computer Software Engineers, 3% 6. Emergency Management, 3%
7. Computer Systems Analysts, 2% 7. Financial Analysts/Advisors, 3%
8. Office Supervisors/Managers, 2% 8. Computer Programmers, 2%
9. Sales, General, 2% 9. Human Resources Specialists, 2%
10. Human Resources Specialists, 2% 10. Office Supervisors/Managers, 2%
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Listed below are the top 20 (out of nearly 2,700) job titles in which Atlanta job seekers are interested. These 20 job titles
accounted for 26 percent of the talent in Atlanta and have a strong selection of administrative, customer service, and
manager-level roles.
# Job Titles (1-10) # Job Titles (11-20)
1 Customer Service Representative 11 Assistant Manager
2 Administrative Assistant 12 Retail Salesperson
3 General Manager 13 Receptionist
4 Sales Representative 14 Clerk/Typist
5 Project Manager 15 Office and Administrative Support Workers
6 Office Manager 16 General Director
7 Customer Service 17 Business Systems Analyst
8 Executive Administrative Assistant 18 Software Engineer
9 Warehouse Worker 19 Sales Executive
10 Medical Assistant 20 Human Resources Administrative Assistant
The top 20 (out of nearly 2,500) Atlanta job titles posted on Monster.com from December 2010 to November 2011 are
dominated by IT and Finance roles and accounted for 24 percent of all job titles.
# Job Titles (1-10) # Job Titles (11-20)
1 Software Engineer 11 Sr. Software Engineer
2 Disaster Relief Services Director 12 Project Manager
3 Staff Accountant 13 Warehouse Manager
4 Sr. Accountant 14 Sales Representative
5 Accountant 15 Payroll Manager
6 Financial Analyst 16 Software Quality Assurance Engineer
7 Customer Service Representative 17 Scientist
8 Accounts Payable Clerk 18 Financial Accountant
9 Cost Accountant 19 Sr. Financial Analyst
10 Java Developer 20 Product Manager
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LABOR PERFORMANCE
The supply and demand below compares job posting and resume performance within the key Atlanta occupation
clusters from January 2011 through December 2011. The chart plots demand (Atlanta job postings on Monster)
versus supply (Atlanta candidates on Monster). The size of the circle represents the number of resumes per job
posting. A large circle indicates a large pool of talent in comparison to the demand, and a smaller circle represents
areas where the demand may outweigh the supply.
Administrative and Customer Service occupations show a Talent Surplus due to a strong supply of resumes and
fewer job opportunities to meet job seeker needs. Recruiters need to plan for additional time and resources to help
screen increased volumes of candidates and could consider retraining or other workplace development programs to
ensure the surplus of candidates are put to work, particularly in Sales, Finance and IT roles which are showing a need
for talent.
The Sales and Healthcare occupations demonstrate adequate supply of both resumes and postings. Their smaller
circle sizes reveal that these clusters have a smaller resume per postings ratio compared to other Atlanta segments
such as Hospitality. Demand could outweigh supply from additional expansion from these areas.
Finance and IT show a solid volume of opportunities and lower volumes of candidates. The small circle size further
confirms the shortage of candidates in each of these areas. Recruiters need to actively and continuously recruit
qualified candidates in order to fill these types of roles and should consider working with local educators to ensure
programs continue that help to develop the skills required to meet hiring needs.
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In the following analysis, we compare Atlanta talent demand (job postings) with talent supply (resumes) across a range
of characteristics. The comparisons reveal the similarities and disparities between the available jobs and the searching
seekers. This analysis provides direction for recruiters and employers in setting their expectations and development
areas.
CAREER LEVEL Atlanta - Career Level
A majority 44 percent of Atlanta job seekers are Mid- Job Postings Resumes
Career (or Experienced, Non-Mangers). Thirty-six
percent are Managers or above while 20 percent are 2%
emerging into today’s workforce. Executive 5%
14%
A steep percent of job postings (72 percent) are for Mid- Manager 31%
Career talent compared with 44 percent of new 72%
resumes. Due to this imbalance, recruiters may need to Experienced (Non-Manager) 44%
be flexible in their career requirement, most likely
11%
leveraging the strong excess of over-qualified Manager- Entry Level 12%
level candidates (assuming these candidates are open 1%
to such opportunities). Student 8%
Atlanta - Education Level
EDUCATION
Job Postings Resumes
A solid 44 percent of Atlanta job seekers have at least a
Bachelor’s Degree while 34 percent have an Associate’s 5%
degree or some college experience. Masters/Doctorate 12%
57%
Atlanta recruiters are concentrated in searching for Bachelors
32%
candidates with at most a Bachelor’s Degree (57 7%
percent) followed very closely by those with at most a Associate/Some-College 34%
High School Degree (28 percent). Based on the myriad
28%
of education levels, recruiters may want to broaden their High School 16%
search for candidates as well as adjust compensation
3%
accordingly. Certification - Vocational 6%
WORK EXPERIENCE
Atlanta job seekers are concentrated in two main
Atlanta - Years of Experience
groups: 22 percent have more than 15 years of work Job Postings Resumes
experience and another 19 percent have 2 to 5 years of <1%
experience. More than 15 Years 22%
3%
A high 39 percent of job opportunities are for candidates 10+ to 15 Years
18%
with 2 to 5 years of experience compared to only 19 7%
percent of available seekers. It is common that 7+ to 10 Years 14%
candidates are more senior compared to available jobs; 24%
5+ to 7 Years 15%
Atlanta has a strong population of seasoned candidates
(40 percent have over 10 years of experience). Some 39%
2+ to 5 Years 19%
recruiters might need to settle on candidates with more
years of experience than desired which could lead to 1+ to 2 Years 14%
7%
higher compensation.
13%
Less than 1 Year 5%
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JOB TYPE (PERMANENT OR CONTRACT)
Three-quarters of Atlanta job postings are for permanent positions and the remaining 25 percent are for temporary and
intern work. With at most 21 percent of job seekers interested in a temporary role, employers might have to convince
some job seekers to settle for a temporary instead of permanent position.
Atlanta Job Type Atlanta Job Type
New Resumes Job Postings
Intern/
Either Type Seasonal
20% <1%
Intern/
Seasonal Temp/
<1% Contract
Temp/ 25%
Contract
1% Permanent
75%
Permanent
79%
JOB STATUS (FULL OR PART-TIME)
Nearly all Atlanta jobs (97 percent) are for full-time employment while 3 percent are for part-time; 80 percent of
candidates are open to full-time employment, 2 percent for part-time, and 18 percent for either. Employers should have
an ample pool of talent to meet their needs within these criteria.
Atlanta Job Status Atlanta Job Status
New Resumes Job Postings
Either Part-time
Status 3%
18%
Part-time
2%
Full-time Full-time
80% 97%
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COMPENSATION
Atlanta recruiters have a slightly higher salary requirement compared to candidate’s salary expectations. Supporting
this, the median salary offered from January 2011 to December 2011 was $62,500 and the median salary candidates
were seeking was $45,000. The discrepancy could be due to the types of jobs and candidates available, as well the
salary requirements may represent total compensation for some job seekers and only a base salary for others.
The majority of Atlanta candidates (41 percent) expect a salary of $40-60,000 while approximately one quarter of
employers expect to pay each in the $20-40,000, $40-60,000 and $60-80,000 range.
The chart below shows that Atlanta employers have compensation requirements in excess of candidates, with the
highest disparity at $60,000, where 48 percent of employers expect to pay at least $60,000 and only 28 percent of
candidates expect to earn at least $60,000.
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DIVERSIFY YOUR RECRUITMENT STRATEGY IN 2012
As the nation continues to manage challenging economic conditions, recruiters should keep in mind the following points
when planning for the next 12-months.
Network to strengthen your brand: Networking has always been a fundamental aspect of establishing a presence
and sourcing candidates. Today's recruiters must actively network across the Internet to get a more holistic view of the
applicant. BeKnown, Monster‟s social app on Facebook, extends your reach. Build your employer brand on the world‟s
most active social network.
Play a smart matching game. Have processes and paper work in place, be diligent about screening, and communicate
frequently with hiring managers. Monster‟s patented 6Sense® search technology powers a suite of products to help
deliver the precise, relevant matches you need to save you time and money. See more of the talent you have and find
the talent you need with Monster SeeMore, our cloud-based search and analytics platform. Let Monster Power Resume
Search.® match qualified job seekers to your opportunities. Power Resume will sort and rank candidates for you, so the
best matches are right at the top, saving you time and effort.
Spend accordingly. As budget managers remain cautious, leverage as many benefits as possible that attract and
retain employees yet require minimal investment. Keep on top of what is most important to job seekers by leveraging
Monster‟s free online resources at the Resource Center (http://hiring.monster.com.) The site offers actionable reports
and webinars covering the most current issues facing not only job seekers, but recruiters as well.
MONSTER INSIGHTS
As the premier digital employment solution, Monster has consistently maintained a leadership position in defining and
driving innovative products and services to champion digital recruitment. We see tremendous value in providing our
clients, the online recruitment industry, and the public at large with analysis on both job seeker and employer behaviors,
as well as general employment market trends. In direct response to our customers’ needs for strategic human capital
intelligence, Monster created an initiative, entitled Monster Insights, that is focused on providing business leaders and
HR Executives real-time insight into market trends that will guide them in future recruitment planning.
As a market leader, Monster is uniquely positioned to provide strategic information on employment trends to Corporate
Executives and Hiring Managers. These tools provide our customers with views into the labor market and
comprehensive information to further their employment strategy.
More details are available at the Monster Resource Center at: http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices.aspx. We
welcome your insight and comments on the monster intelligence reports and encourage you to let us know your
thoughts by providing feedback at Intelligence@monster.com
Monster is the primary source of information for this report; it should only be interpreted as a definitive activity report on
Monster and its subsidiaries. Monster’s in-depth data-driven approach improves on typical survey-based methodologies
by dramatically increasing the depth and breadth of information collected as well as by capturing actual behavior rather
than intended behavior. Data is current through December 2011 unless otherwise indicated.
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