Survey Reveals Which Sectors are Hiring in Q1

Express Employment Professionals recently released survey results that reveal which sectors plan to hire in the first quarter of 2015. According to the survey of more than 400 businesses, commercial and light industrial will see the most hiring.

Respondents were asked, “In which of the following areas do you plan to hire people in the first quarter?” Thirty-nine percent reported “commercial and light industrial,” 18% said “administrative and office clerical,” and 10% said engineering. Fourteen percent reported they were hiring in a sector other than the ones listed, while a full 32% said “none.” Full results are below.

“When you’re looking for work, it’s important to look in the right place. Our latest survey indicates that job seekers may have the best luck in the commercial and light industrial sector—at least in the first quarter of this year,” said Bob Funk, CEO of Express, and a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

“It’s also important to remember that these trends can change from quarter to quarter,” Funk added.

“One disappointing observation from this survey is that 32% of respondents don’t plan to hire in the first quarter of 2015. It’s an important reminder that many businesses still face challenges in this economy, making it difficult for them to expand.”

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