We've noticed that online job ads for Los Angeles has been trending up recently. So, we wanted to take a deeper look at which jobs are most in demand and if Recruiters are likely to find it difficult to source candidates in this area. In May, more than 186,000 job ads were posted online and represented a 9% year-over-year increase compared to May of 2011. In addition, this represents a new 4-year high in demand for this metro area.
Hiring Demand for in Los Angeles – 4 Year Hiring Trend
Source: WANTED Analytics
The occupations with the most job ads in Los Angeles during May are below. Registered Nurses saw the most job ads, followed by Web Developers and Retail Salespersons. Of the below 10 positions, 7 experienced year over year increases in hiring demand. However, Web Developers, Retail Salespersons, and Computer Systems Analysts saw declining volumes of job ads when compared to May of 2011.
Occupations with Most Online Job Ads in Los Angeles – May 2012 vs. May 2011
Source: WANTED Analytics
In addition, we looked at the tools, technologies, and certifications that are most commonly required in online ads for jobs located in Los Angeles. Since Registered Nurses were the most demanded occupation in Los Angeles last month, it's not too surprising that 4 out of 5 of the certifications listed below are healthcare related.
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The level of difficulty to source candidates in this area will vary widely depending on the occupation's demand and talent supply in the local area. Not too surprisingly, our Hiring Scale™ shows that the harder to fill jobs in Los Angeles are technology and healthcare related. Both of these fields are in high demand across the US and are difficult to recruit nationwide. In Los Angeles, Software Engineers and Web Developers are likely to be harder to fill than most other occupations. Currently there aren't enough candidates in the local talent pool to meet the demand, meaning there is likely to be heavy competition among employers and a longer time-to-fill. In fact, the average posting period for these 2 occupations is about 6 weeks. Among the jobs with shorter posting periods are Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, which job ads remain online for an average of 34 days – or just less than 5 weeks.
Hiring Scale for Web Developers in Los Angeles
Source: WANTED Analytics
Hiring Scale for Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Los Angeles
Source: WANTED Analytics
Is it easier or harder to fill these jobs in your city than in Los Angeles? Find out with the free, online Hiring Scale! Just tell us where the job is located and which position you are hiring for, and we'll show you a Hiring Scale snapshot for your area, average salary information, and who you are competing with to attract talent.
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