It looks like 2011 is going to be a better year for hiring than last year. Acccording to CareerBuilder's annual job forecast more employers plan to add full-time, permanent workers with a continued emphasis on hiring in technology and revenue-producing fields.
2011 Hiring Projections
- Full-time Hiring - 24% employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees.
- Part-time Hiring - 13% of employers expect to hire part-time employees in the next 12 months.
- Temporary Hiring - 34% or employers reported they will hire contract or temporary workers.
"More than half of employers reported they are in a better financial position today than they were one year ago," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. "2011 will usher in a healthier employment picture as business leaders grow more confident in the economy. Our survey indicates more jobs will be added in 2011 than 2010, but job creation will remain gradual. The year will be characterized by steady, measured gains across various industries."
Top Cities for Jobs
On a related note, CareerBliss reports on where those job are going to be. The top ten cities for jobs, ranked based on the number of job openings include:
- New York
- Washington
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
- Philadelphia
- Boston
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
- Dallas
- San Francisco
Heidi Golledge, Co-founder and CEO of CareerBliss says, "In 2011, you will see an increase in hiring in medium sized cities such as Baltimore, and Hartford Conn., which came in fifteenth and seventeenth on the list. When looking for a new career opportunity in 2011, it is vital to keep in mind not only the job and industry type, but location."
That's definitely good advice. There may be less competition for available jobs in the smaller cities and, given this job market, it's important to consider all available options when job hunting.
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