Job Vacancies

The number of job vacancies fell 39.4 percent from one year ago, to 31,400, during second quarter 2009.  Two occupational groups, Construction and Personal Care & Service, showed growth in the number of vacancies while all others showed a decline compared to one year ago.

About 17,400 job vacancies, or 55 percent, were located in the Twin Cities seven-county area. The remaining 14,000 were in Greater Minnesota.

Overall, there were 7.7 unemployed workers for each job vacancy statewide.  This ratio indicates that the second quarter 2009 labor market was the least favorable for job seekers during the history of the job vacancy series dating back to fourth quarter 2000.

Source: Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey (DEED).

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