We're #3! We're #3!
...according to Indeed.com, at least. The job-hunt Web site is going all Google Trends with its slicing and dicing of job listing, unemployment and per capita data.
In June, Baltimore was No. 3 in terms of the ratio of unemployed per job posting (1 job per 1 unemployed person), while Washington D.C. was No. 1. (6 jobs per unemployed person). The top 50 metro areas were tabulated (see the full list here.) Okay, so maybe it's not the most uber-scientific analysis, but doesn't seeing Baltimore ranking high on a positive survey make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Be honest now.
Source: Indeed.com, via TechCrunch
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Posted by Gus Sentementes at 10:11 AM | Permalink
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Categories: East Coast, Jobs & Recruiting
Categories: East Coast, Jobs & Recruiting
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I think this is a little misleading. There's no determination that the people who are unemployed are even qualified for the jobs that are available.
For example, Baltimore probably has a need for more biotech people, but those who are unemployed are more likely to be low-end wage workers and not PhDs in biochemistry.
All the same, the raw statistic does show that we could be heading in a good direction.
Good point, Daniel. I thought the same thing. Here's hoping Indeed.com puts a little more analytical muscle behind the stats. -gs
Posted by: Daniel | August 18, 2009 10:28 AM
Still looking. I wonder how many former Sun and Examiner employees would agree with this assessment. Also, for those Journos with the chops to look for online positions, the world is indeed a little rosier. That said, i'm still looking.
Posted by: Karl | August 18, 2009 10:34 AM