Metro Area Job Trend Report

August 2010
 August 2010 Metro Area Job Trend Report

New York
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. JPMorgan Chase
2. Citi
3. IBM
4. Deloitte
5. Best Buy
6. Macy’s
7. Bank of America
8. Wells Fargo
9. Amtex Systems
10. AT&T

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations 1. Occupational Therapists
2. Graphic Designers 2. Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks
3. Teacher Assistants 3. Physical Therapists
4. Interior Designers 4. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
5. Librarians 5. Physical Therapist Aides
6. Foreign Language and Literature Teachers (postsecondary) 6. Biomedical Engineers
7. Editors 7. Computer Programmers
8. Art Directors 8. Loan Interviewers and Clerks
9. Psychologists 9. Physical Therapist Assistants
10. Photographers 10. Retail Salespersons

2 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Los Angeles
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. IBM
2. Safeway
3. Bank of America
4. Best Buy
5. Deloitte
6. JPMorgan Chase
7. Air Force
8. Wells Fargo
9. University of Southern California
10. Starbucks

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations 1. Occupational Therapists
2. Preschool Teachers, except Special Education 2. Bakers
3. Producers and Directors 3. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
4. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4. Court, Municipal and License Clerks
5. Librarians 5. Speech-Language Pathologists
6. Graphic Designers 6. Physical Therapists
7. Dentists 7. Family and General Practitioners
8. Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera Operators 8. Detectives and Criminal Investigators
and Editors 9. Other Sales and Related Workers
9. Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 10. Insurance Underwriters
10. Education, Training and Library Occupations

3 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Chicago
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. IBM
2. Best Buy
3. Deloitte
4. JPMorgan Chase
5. Advocate Health Care Network
6. Sears Holdings
7. Dreyer Medical Clinic
8. Adventist Midwest Health
9. Safeway
10. Bank of America

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
2. Editors 2. Occupational Therapists
3. Data Entry Keyers 3. Bakers
4. Lawyers 4. Physical Therapists
5. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 5. Health Technologists and Technicians
6. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 6. Speech-Language Pathologists
7. Librarians 7. Law Enforcement Workers
8. Preschool Teachers, except Special Education 8. Physical Therapist Aides
9. Medical and Public Health Social Workers 9. Physical Therapist Assistants
10. Receptionists and Information Clerks 10. Personal Financial Advisors

4 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Philadelphia
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Deloitte
2. Wells Fargo
3. Bank of America
4. Best Buy
5. IBM
6. TD Bank
7. Macy’s
8. Main Line Health
9. Comcast
10. Lowe’s

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Physical Therapist Aides
2. Computer and Information Systems Managers 2. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
3. Editors 3. Physical Therapists
4. Public Relations Specialists 4. Occupational Therapists
5. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 5. Physical Therapist Assistants
6. Librarians 6. Tax Preparers
7. Lawyers 7. Other Sales and Related Workers
8. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 8. Loan Interviewers and Clerks
9. Recreation Workers 9. Health Technologists and Technicians
10. Receptionists and Information Clerks 10. Surgeons

5 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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San Francisco Bay Area

Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. IBM
2. Kaiser Permanente
3. Deloitte
4. Wells Fargo
5. Sutter Health
6. Cisco Systems
7. JPMorgan Chase
8. Hewlett-Packard
9. Best Buy
10. Bank of America

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Editors 1. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
2. Graphic Designers 2. Occupational Therapists
3. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 3. Physical Therapist Assistants
4. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4. Physical Therapists
5. Art Directors 5. Speech-Language Pathologists
6. File Clerks 6. Court, Municipal and License Clerks
7. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7. Telemarketers
8. Education, Training and Library Occupations 8. Family and General Practitioners
9. Psychologists 9. Computer Programmers
10. Physician Assistants 10. Computer Specialists

6 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Boston
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Deloitte
2. IBM
3. Kindred Healthcare
4. Best Buy
5. EMC
6. Bank of America
7. Brigham & Women’s Hospital
8. Harvard University
9. Macy’s
10. Lowe’s

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1.Tax Preparers
2. Librarians 2.Physical Therapist Assistants
3. Art Directors 3.Physical Therapists
4. Lawyers 4.Physical Therapist Aides
5. Editors 5.Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
6. Psychologists 6.Occupational Therapists
7. Public Relations Specialists 7.Retail Salespersons
8. Library Technicians 8.Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists
9. Mathematical Science Teachers (postsecondary) 9.Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender
10. Designers Helpers
10. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

7 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Texas Health Resources
2. Baylor Health Care System
3. Bank of America
4. Deloitte
5. Safeway
6. Pitt County Memorial Hospital
7. JPMorgan Chase
8. Best Buy
9. IBM
10. Wells Fargo

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Butchers and Meat Cutters
2. Public Relations Specialists 2. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
3. Production Workers 3. Occupational Therapists
4. Data Entry Keyers 4. Physical Therapists
5. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 5. Floral Designers
6. Lawyers 6. Physical Therapist Assistants
7. Editors 7. Speech-Language Pathologists
8. Receptionists and Information Clerks 8. Rehabilitation Counselors
9. Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 9. Bakers
10. Dental Assistants 10. Registered Nurses

8 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Baptist Health South Florida
2. IBM
3. Broward Health
4. Wells Fargo
5. Tenet Healthcare Corporation
6. Bank of America
7. Best Buy
8. Macy’s
9. Citi
10. JPMorgan Chase

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Physical Therapists
2. Lawyers 2. Family and General Practitioners
3. Legal Secretaries 3. Tellers
4. Physician Assistants 4. Occupational Therapists
5. Receptionists and Information Clerks 5. Manicurists and Pedicurists
6. Office Clerks 6. Computer Programmers
7. Chief Executives 7. Financial Specialists
8. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8. Computer Systems Analysts
9. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 9. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
10. Chefs and Head Cooks 10. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

9 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
 August 2010 Metro Area Job Trend Report

Houston
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
2. Deloitte
3. IBM
4. Wells Fargo
5. Memorial Hermann
6. JPMorgan Chase
7. Best Buy
8. HCA Healthcare
9. Safeway
10. Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Tax Preparers
2. Data Entry Keyers 2. Speech-Language Pathologists
3. Receptionists and Information Clerks 3. Occupational Therapists
4. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 4. Physical Therapists
5. Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers 5. Physical Therapist Assistants
6. Lawyers 6. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
7. Public Relations Specialists 7. Health Technologists and Technicians
8. Technical Writers 8. Physical Therapist Aides
9. Office Clerks 9. Retail Salespersons
10. Chemists 10. Registered Nurses

10 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Detroit
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Henry Ford Health System
2. Deloitte
3. IBM
4. St. John Health System
5. Best Buy
6. General Motors
7. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
8. JPMorgan Chase
9. Detroit Medical Center
10. Halloween City

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners
2. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 2. Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists
3. Home Health Aides 3. Insurance Sales Agents
4. Receptionists and Information Clerks 4. Occupational Therapists
5. Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 5. Family and General Practitioners
6. Designers 6. Physical Therapist Aides
7. Public Relations Specialists 7. Speech-Language Pathologists
8. Education, Training and Library Occupations 8. Pharmacists
9. Office Clerks 9. Computer Specialists
10. Employment, Recruitment and Placement Specialists 10. Surgeons

11 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Atlanta
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. IBM
2. Piedmont Healthcare
3. Deloitte
4. Home Depot
5. Best Buy
6. SunTrust Banks
7. AT&T
8. Primus Software
9. Tenet Healthcare Corporation
10. WellStar Health System

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Data Entry Keyers 1. Physical Therapists
2. Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 2. Occupational Therapists
3. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 3. Physical Therapist Assistants
4. Medical and Public Health Social Workers 4. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
5. Legal Secretaries 5. Speech-Language Pathologists
6. Receptionists and Information Clerks 6. Computer Programmers
7. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 7. Physical Therapist Aides
8. Public Relations Specialists 8. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
9. Office Clerks 9. Computer Specialists
10. First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and 10. Registered Nurses
Extraction Work

12 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Washington D.C.
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. SAIC
2. Deloitte
3. General Dynamics
4. Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
5. Northrop Grumman
6. CACI
7. IBM
8. BAE Systems
9. SRA International
10. Booz Allen Hamilton

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 1. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
2. Graphic Designers 2. Occupational Therapists
3. Media and Communication Workers 3. Physical Therapists
4. Preschool Teachers, except Special Education 4. Physical Therapist Aides
5. Lawyers 5. Speech-Language Pathologists
6. Interpreters and Translators 6. Loan Interviewers and Clerks
7. Data Entry Keyers 7. Retail Salespersons
8. Librarians 8. Physical Therapist Assistants
9. Receptionists and Information Clerks 9. Computer Specialists
10. Psychologists 10. Tax Preparers

13 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
 August 2010 Metro Area Job Trend Report

Seattle
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Microsoft
2. Safeway
3. Bank of America
4. Boeing
5. Deloitte
6. Franciscan Health Systems
7. Amazon
8. Starbucks
9. Best Buy
10. MultiCare Health System

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Editors 1. Butchers and Meat Cutters
2. Graphic Designers 2. Physical Therapists
3. Lawyers 3. Occupational Therapists
4. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 4. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
5. Receptionists and Information Clerks 5. Meat, Poultry and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
6. Dieticians and Nutritionists 6. Bakers
7. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 7. Speech-Language Pathologists
8. Public Relations Specialists 8. Personal Financial Advisors
9. Dental Assistants 9. Home Health Aides
10. Office Clerks 10. Physical Therapist Assistants

14 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Phoenix
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Banner Health
2. IBM
3. JPMorgan Chase
4. Wells Fargo
5. Bank of America
6. Best Buy
7. Mayo Clinic
8. St. Joseph’s Hospital
9. Air Force
Note: Other companies in Phoenix did not make the jobs count
criteria used to pull this top 10 list

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Occupational Therapists
2. Public Relations Specialists 2. Cargo and Freight Agents
3. Receptionists and Information Clerks 3. Physical Therapists
4. Computer and Information Systems Managers 4. Speech-Language Pathologists
5. Lawyers 5. Physical Therapist Aides
6. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 6. Insurance Underwriters
7. Driver/Sales Workers 7. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
8. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8. Computer Systems Analysts
9. Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand 9. Computer Specialists
10. Data Entry Keyers 10. Physical Therapist Assistants

15 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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Minneapolis
Top 10 Hiring Companies
1. Best Buy
2. UnitedHealth Group
3. Target
4. Wells Fargo
5. Allina Hospitals and Clinics
6. Deloitte
7. IBM
8. Life Time Fitness
9. U.S. Bank
10. Boston Scientific

Most Competitive Jobs Least Competitive Jobs

1. Graphic Designers 1. Speech-Language Pathologists
2. Editors 2. Occupational Therapists
3. Lawyers 3. Insurance Underwriters
4. Receptionists and Information Clerks 4. Physical Therapists
5. Public Relations Specialists 5. Family and General Practitioners
6. Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 6. Retail Salespersons
7. Human Resources Assistants, except Payroll and Timekeeping 7. Computer Specialists
8. Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers 8. Physicians and Surgeons
9. Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 9. Financial Specialists
10. Training and Development Managers 10. Tellers

16 *Results based on statistical approximations // ©2010 Simply Hired, Inc. Simply Hired is a registered trademark of Simply Hired, Inc. // www.SimplyHired.com
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