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Most Difficult Places to Recruit a Software Developer

By Abby Lombardi on May 14, 2013 in Computer/Math/IT.

In April, there were more than 128,000 jobs for Software Developers being advertised online. This not only represents a 16% year-over-year increase in demand, but also marks a new high in hiring for this position. While demand has grown, the number of qualified potential candidates has not grown at the same pace and, if you've been recruiting for this occupation, you know that these jobs are getting harder to fill. In fact, our Hiring Scale scores Software Developers as a 75, out of a possible 99 (99 represents the most difficult-to-fill situation.)  Also, we are able to see that the average posting period for a Software Developer job ad is about 7 weeks. This doesn't necessarily mean that you will be able to fill a job in 7 weeks, just that this is the time period on average that ads remain online (usually demonstrates the time it takes to collect resumes and being interviewing.)

Hiring Scales for Software Developers in the US

Hiring Scales for Software Developers in the US

Source: WANTED Analytics

So, we wanted to look at some of the cities where Software Developers are likely to be the hardest to fill. If you are hiring in these cities, you may need to prepare innovative recruiting strategies to attract candidates.

10 Metro Areas Where Software Developers Will Be the Most Difficult-to-Fill:

  1. Columbia, MO
  2. Baltimore, MD
  3. Bloomington-Normal, IL
  4. San Francisco, CA
  5. Charleston, SC
  6. Lafayette, LA
  7. Atlanta, GA
  8. Panama City, FL
  9. Peoria, IL
  10. Idaho Falls, ID

Columbia, MO currently has the most difficult conditions in the US for sourcing potential Software Development candidates. This area scores a 94 on our Hiring Scale, the highest score in the US. In addition, these cities are likely to have an average posting period at or above the national average. The longest posting period of these 10 cities is in Charleston, SC. Here, job ads for Software Developers remain online for over 8 weeks.

Hiring Scale for Software Developers in Columbia, MO

Hiring Scale for Software Developers in Columbia, MO

Source: WANTED Analytics

If you are sourcing for open Software Developer jobs in one of these hard-to-fill locations, there are some things you can do to find more candidates. First of all, you can look to other nearby cities that may have lower demand and less strains on the talent pool. For example, if you're in Columbia, MO, look at nearby Jefferson City. The Jefferson City area scores an 18 on our Hiring Scale, with far better conditions than nationally. Also, it's only about 30 miles away, so you can likely find candidates without having to relocate them.

Another way to find more candidates is to expand your job title search. When you are looking for candidates in your ATS or online, don't only look for "Software Engineers" or "Software Developers." Some of the most common job titles don't even have "software" in them. Make sure to look at other titles, such as .NET Developer, Java Developer, Applications Engineer, User Interface Designer, and Release Engineer. These are just some of the most commonly used titles for Software Engineers.

Do you have any other tips for finding candidates for hard-to-fill jobs, like Software Engineers?

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Hiring for the Most In-Demand Job Title: Physical Therapists

By Abby Lombardi on April 25, 2013 in Labor Market Dynamics.

Physical Therapists continues to hang on as the most commonly advertised job title. We wanted to take a more in-depth look at hiring demand for this occupation in the US. Despite being the most demanded title, hiring had actually declined significantly. During the past 90 days, there were about 100,000 jobs available for Physical Therapists. This is down 21% from the same 90-day period in 2012. Employers posted 58% of the job ads (approximately 59,000 ads,) whereas staffing firms and recruiting agencies accounted for the remaining 42% of demand.

Hiring Demand for Physical Therapists – 4 Year Hiring Trend

Hiring Demand for Physical Therapists

Source: WANTED Analytics

The five metropolitan areas with the most job ads during the past 90 days were:

  1. New York, NY
  2. Washington, DC
  3. Philadelphia, PA
  4. Chicago, IL
  5. Boston, MA

Despite having the highest number of unique ads, all 5 of these locations experienced year-over-year declines in demand. Chicago, IL had the largest decline, with 28% fewer ads in 2013 compared to the same 90-day time period in 2012.

Below is a heat map of Hiring Scales for Physical Therapist positions in the US. On average, this job scores a 75 on our Hiring Scale (out of a highest possible score of 99) showing that these jobs are likely to be difficult-to-recruit. In addition, the average posting period for Physical Therapist jobs is 61 days – or about 8.7 weeks. This is the length of time that Recruiters and hiring managers can expect to leave job ads online and prepare to interview (not necessarily the time-to-fill.) There are only a few "green" locations in the map below, which would represent the locations likely to experience the least difficulties with recruiting Physical Therapist candidates. Currently, the best location in the US is Buffalo, NY. Here, the Hiring Scale score is an 18, the lowest in the country.

Hiring Scales for Physical Therapist Jobs in the US

Hiring Scales for Physical Therapists in the US

Source: WANTED Analytics

Are you recruiting Physical Therapists? Find out hiring demand and talent supply for your city with a free trial of WANTED Analytics.

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Best Cities in the US to Recruit Web Developers

By Abby Lombardi on March 12, 2013 in Computer/Math/IT.

We've reported that Web Developers are hard-to-fill jobs, and hiring demand is still growing. Today, we wanted to give you a competitive advantage to find candidates faster and easier. Below, we give you the 10 cities with the best conditions for finding this talent. If you're experiencing challenges with filling Web Developer jobs, try sourcing from one of these locations – you're likely to see less competition from other employers and more candidates.

Hiring Scale for Web Developers in Major US Metro Areas

Hiring Scale Heat Map for Web Developers in the US

Source: WANTED Analytics

As you can see from the above heat map, there aren't too many places that will find Web Developers "easy" to fill. Most locations are shaded red, denoting difficult-to-fill locations, and only a few areas are orange. Here are the 10 metropolitan areas that currently have the best conditions for recruiting Web Developers:

  1. South Bend-Mishawaka, IN
  2. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
  3. Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA
  4. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
  5. Montgomery, AL
  6. El Paso, TX
  7. Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
  8. Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
  9. Toledo, OH
  10. Bakersfield-Delano, CA

On average across the US, Web Developer jobs score a 92 on our Hiring Scale out of a possible 99 (with 99 representing the hardest-to-recruit conditions.) The South Bend, IN metro area scores the lowest in the US, with a 67. This doesn't necessarily mean that conditions will be easy here since 67 is still a moderately difficult score, but they are likely to see the best conditions associated with sourcing potential candidates. There are only 9 jobs for Web Developers currently being advertised in this metro area. Recruiters are likely to see less competition from other employers to attract candidates. In addition, the average posting period in South Bend for a Web Developer job ad is about 5.5 weeks, compared to the national average of 6 weeks.

Hiring Scale for Web Developers in South Bend, IN

Hiring Scale for Web Developers in South Bend, IN

Source: WANTED Analytics

By sourcing potential candidates from the above 10 locations, Recruiters may have to relocate new employees. However, they may be able to recruit better candidates and fill jobs faster.

Are you recruiting for Web Developers? What are current conditions like for sourcing these in-demand professionals? Find out with a free trial of WANTED Analytics!

Already an Analytics user? Log in here – we've already selected the occupation code for you. Just add your location, skills, or certification requirements and generate a Talent Sourcing Report to share with your HR partners and hiring managers.

Hiring for Drivers Just Keeps on Trucking

By Abby Lombardi on March 5, 2013 in Truck Drivers.

As the demand for goods increases, companies are concentrating on keeping their supply chain in tact and a big part of the supply chain involved Truck Drivers. Over the past 90 days, more than 230,000 jobs were advertised online for Truck Drivers in the US, representing a 20% increase compared to the same 90-day period in 2012.

Hiring Demand for Truck Drivers – 4 Year Hiring Trend

Hiring Demand for Truck Drivers

Source: WANTED Analytics

The metro areas that currently have the most online job postings include:

  1. New York, NY
  2. Washington, DC
  3. Chicago, IL
  4. Los Angeles, CA
  5. Boston, MA

The New York metro area currently has about 142,000 job ads posted online. Employers in this area not only have the hugest number of job postings, but also saw the highest year-over-year growth. When comparing the past 90 days to the same 90-day period in 2012, the volume of job ads grew 41% for Truck Drivers.

As hiring demand for Truck Drivers continues, it is likely to become increasingly difficult to source enough potential candidates. Our Hiring Scale shows that Drivers are likely to be the most difficult-to-recruit in Bismarck (North Dakota), Hinesville (Georgia), and Bowling Green (Kentucky). Nationally, the Hiring Scale ranks truck Drivers as a 64 (out of 99, with 99 would represent the most difficult situation. However, in these 3 cities, the Hiring Scale Truck Drivers as a 93. In these cities, there is increase competition among employers to attract candidates and Recruiters are likely to experience a longer time-to-fill. For example, the average posting period for a Truck Driver – meaning how long a job ads remains online – in Bowling Green, Kentucky is more than 8 weeks. The national average is about 6.5 weeks.

Hiring Scale for Truck Drivers in Bowling Green, KY (Hard-to-Fill Location

Hiring Scale for Truck Drivers in Bowling Green, KY

Source: WANTED Analytics

On the other hand, the Hiring Scale also shows that Truck Drivers are likely to be the least difficult to recruit in Salisbury (Maryland), Morristown (Tennessee), and Sebastian-Vero Beach (Florida). These three cities score a 5 on the Hiring Scale and average a 4.5 week posting period, meaning that employers are likely to fill jobs faster and with less difficulty.

Hiring Scale for Truck Drivers in Salisbury, MD (Less Difficult-to-Fill Location)

Hiring Scale for Truck Drivers in Salisbury, MD

Source: WANTED Analytics

Are you recruiting for Truck Drivers? What are conditions like in your area? Find out – before you even start the recruiting process – with a free trial of WANTED Analytics!

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Tech Joins "Made in NY" – Will it Give the Silicon Valley a Run for it's Money?

By Abby Lombardi on February 25, 2013 in Computer/Math/IT.

Last week, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, announced the "Made in NY" initiative will be expanded to technology, with the goal of encouraging tech startups and nurturing them to grow. The campaign, which started with the media and entertainment industries, allows companies with at least 75% of their production in the city to be able to display the “Made in NY” logo on their ads and websites. In addition, tech companies will be able to advertise jobs on the www.wearemadeinny.com website, which already has 3,000 openings listed by 980 tech startups in NYC. With tech demands surging across the US – and likely to grow in New York – we thought it was a good time to revisit hiring in the "Silicon Alley."

In January, there were more than 46,000 jobs posted online for technology positions in the entire New York metro area. New York City specifically saw 22,600 postings at a 4% year-over-year increase. The entire New York metro area saw the highest demand for technical skilled professionals during January, followed by Washington (DC), San Francisco, and Chicago. As a comparison, there were just over 44,000 tech jobs in the entire Silicon Valley, consisting of the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas, growing slightly faster than New York City at 8% year-over-year.

Hiring Demand in the New York Metro Area for Technology Professionals

Hiring Demand for Tech Professionals in New York

Source: WANTED Analytics

The technical fields with the most job ads during January were web developers, computer systems analysts, and applications software engineers. The commonly advertised job titles in New York City are:

  1. Java Developer
  2. Project Manager
  3. Senior Java Developer
  4. .NET Developer
  5. Business Analyst
  6. Web Developer
  7. Software Engineer
  8. Network Engineer
  9. Developer
  10. Senior Software Engineer

The 5 most commonly required skills for IT job ads in New York are structured query language (SQL), Java, project management, oral and written communication skills, and problem solving.

When we look at our Hiring Scale, conditions in the New York metro area are comparable to national averages. Out of 99, where 99 would represent the most difficult-to-fill conditions, New York City scores a 78. Not surprisingly, this means Recruiters are likely to experience fierce competition to attract candidates. Job ads in New York City remain online for an average of 39 days, or about 5.5 weeks. Recruiters and hiring managers can expect it to take an average of 5.5 weeks to advertise a job, collect applications and resumes, and begin their interviewing process.

Hiring Scale for Technology Jobs in New York City

Hiring Scale for Technology Jobs in New York City

Source: WANTED Analytics

Are you recruiting for tech talent in NYC? Find out hiring demand and talent supply for the specific jobs or skills you are sourcing for with a free trial of WANTED Analytics.

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Best and Worst Places to Recruit Cloud Computing Skills

By Abby Lombardi on January 22, 2013 in Computer/Math/IT.

Cloud computing skill sets continue to be in high demand by employers in the US. Today, we wanted to look at the current recruiting conditions, on average across the US. In addition, we want to give you a competitive edge by sharing some of the best and worst places to currently be sourcing this talent.

Across the US, there are currently more than 1,200 employers hiring for cloud computing skills. These job ads remain online for an average of 44 days, or just over 6 weeks. Our Hiring Scale shows that these jobs will be very hard-to-fill, scoring a 90 (out of a possible 99.) Also, the map below shows that most major metro areas are shaded in orange and red, meaning that those locations will be among the hardest to fill. With only a few cities shown in green, there aren't too many places where better conditions are likely to exist.

Hiring Scales for Cloud Computing Skilled Professionals in the United States

Hiring Scale for Cloud Computing Professionals in the US

Source: WANTED Analytics

Below are the 10 metro areas that are currently likely to have the best experiencing the most difficult conditions for recruiting cloud computing talent. In these areas, there is likely to be fierce competition from employers and staffing firms to attract enough potential candidates and will likely see longer average posting periods. For example, the average posting period in Baltimore is over 7 weeks, a week longer than the national average.

10 Metro Areas with the Most Difficult Conditions for Recruiting Cloud Computing Skills:

  1. Jacksonville, FL
  2. Baltimore-Towson, MD
  3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
  4. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
  5. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
  6. Richmond, VA
  7. Manchester-Nashua, NH
  8. Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  9. Columbia, MO
  10. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC

Below are the 10 locations that are currently likely to have the best conditions for recruiting cloud computing talent. This doesn't necessarily mean that these jobs will be easy-to-fill here, but recruiters are likely to see less competition from other employers. By sourcing candidates from these cities, Recruiters are likely to have larger talent pools to source from and fill job faster than average. For example, the average posting period in Ventura, CA is about 1 week shorter than the national average. Some employers may want to consider sourcing and relocating a new employee if they are able to fill jobs faster and reduce their cost-per-hire. This is a strategy that HR professionals and hiring managers should discuss as plans for finding talent are developed.

10 Metro Areas with the Least Difficult Conditions for Recruiting Cloud Computing Skills:

  1. Rocky Mount, NC
  2. Hickory-Lenoir-Morgantown, NC
  3. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
  4. Lynchburg, VA
  5. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
  6. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR
  7. Johnson City, TN
  8. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL
  9. Champaign-Urbana, IL
  10. Provo-Orem, UT

Are you recruiting for cloud computing professionals? Find out what the Hiring Scale score is in your city and the best places for you to find qualified potential candidates with a free trial of WANTED Analytics!

Already an Analytics user? Log in and search for "cloud computing" in the the skills filter. Don't forget to add your location and other criteria, and generate a Talent Sourcing Report to share with hiring managers to develop your recruiting strategy.

Hiring Trends for Project Managers

By Abby Lombardi on January 17, 2013 in Hiring Demand Indicators.

Project management skills are still one of the 10 most in-demand skills in the United States. We reported on demand for Project Managers back in September, so we thought it would be interesting to take a look at how hiring ended the year for this job title. In December, there were just over 40,000 job ads available online for positions that included "Project Manager" in their job title. Despite declining during the last months of the year (likely a seasonal trend), this is actually an 8% year-over-year increase in the volume of job ads.

US Hiring Demand for Project Managers

Hiring Demand for Project Managers

Source: WANTED Analytics

The majority of Project Manager roles are within IT and computer programming fields. Technical project management jobs account for 55% of hiring demand for this title. Other fields that most commonly advertised Project Manager positions during December were business management, construction, engineering, and financial fields. All of these areas saw year-over-year increases in hiring demand, with construction-related Project Managers seeing a 19% growth compared to December 2011. Below are some of the most commonly advertised job titles that include Project Manager:

  1. Project Manager
  2. Senior Project Manager
  3. Information Technology Project Manager
  4. Technical Project Manager
  5. Infrastructure Project Manager
  6. Construction Project Manager
  7. Project Manager Business Analyst
  8. SAP Project Manager
  9. Project Manager II
  10. Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Our Hiring Scale scored Project Manager jobs as an 81 out of 99 (with 99 depicting the hardest-to-fill conditions). The average posting period for these jobs across the US is 39 days, or about 5.5 weeks. The locations that are currently experiencing the most difficult overall recruiting conditions are Bloomington-Normal (IL), Bellingham (WA), and Iowa City (IA). The Hiring Scale scores in these 3 metro areas are all higher than the national average. The score in Bloomington-Normal is a 94. Recruiters in these areas are likely to see more competition from other employers and a longer average posting period, meaning they will need to keep job ads online longer to attract enough candidates.

Hiring Scale for Project Managers in Bloomington, IL

Hiring Scale for Project Managers in Bloomington, IL

Source: WANTED Analytics

Are you sourcing for Project Managers? Find out what the Hiring Scale score is in your city and the best places for you to find qualified potential candidates with a free trial of WANTED Analytics!

Already an Analytics user? Log in and search for "Project Manager" in the the keyword box. Don't forget to check the "search in title only" box, add your location, and generate a Talent Sourcing Report to share with hiring managers to develop an effective, efficient recruiting strategy.

Best Cities to Recruit Registered Nurses

By Abby Lombardi on January 15, 2013 in Health Care.

Hiring demand for Registered Nurses has been healthy. There are currently more than 8,500 healthcare employers sourcing for Registered Nurses, making it a competitive recruiting landscape. On average, job ads for nursing professionals remain online for an average of 6 weeks. To help you find talent faster and easier, we wanted to share the metro areas with the best overall conditions for recruiting Registered Nurses.

Hiring Scales for Registered Nurses in the US

Hiring Scale for Registered Nurses in the US

Source: WANTED Analytics

The above map shows hiring scales in major metropolitan areas across the US. Areas in green depict locations where Registered Nurses are likely to be less difficult to fill. It's interesting that most of the easier-to-recruit areas are concentrated in the eastern half of the US. Also, most of the hardest-to-fill metros are located in the western half of the country.

The locations that are likely to experience the least difficulties when sourcing qualified potential candidates are:

  1. Bloomington, IN
  2. Johnstown, PA
  3. Muncie, IN
  4. Goldsboro, NC
  5. Cumberland, MD
  6. Elkhart-Goshen, IN
  7. Pine Bluff, AR
  8. Lima, OH
  9. Weirton-Steubenville, WV
  10. Pascagoula, MS

The US average Hiring Scale score for Registered Nurses is a 53, out of a possible 99 and depicting the hardest-to-fill. However, all 10 of the above cities score a 5 on the Hiring Scale. This shows that the average conditions are much more favorable for Recruiters sourcing nursing talent. Also, the average posting period for Registered Nurses is 6 weeks. The cities above are likely to see job ads remain online for shorter periods of time. For example, the average duration of a job ad in Johnstown, PA is just 25 days – or about 3.5 weeks.

Hiring Scale for Registered Nurses – Johnstown, PA

Hiring Scale for Registered Nurses

Source: WANTED Analytics

Are you sourcing for Registered Nurses? Find out what the Hiring Scale score is in your city with a free trial of WANTED Analytics!

Already an Analytics user? Log in and search for the Registered Nurses occupation and select your metro area. Or, just copy and paste one of your job reqs into the Search Wizard. Don't forget to generate a Talent Sourcing Report to share with hiring managers and HR partners as you develop an effective, efficient recruiting strategy.

Where to Find Engineers with CAD Skills

By Abby Lombardi on December 31, 2012 in Engineering.

Computer aided design, or CAD, is becoming a more commonly required skill for Engineers. In November, more than 25,000 engineering job ads required CAD skills or experience, a 7% increase compared to the same time period last year. Some of the job titles that most commonly require this skill include:

  1. Mechanical Engineer
  2. Manufacturing Engineer
  3. Design Engineer
  4. Electrical Engineer
  5. Mechanical Design Engineer
  6. Project Engineer
  7. Senior Mechanical Engineers
  8. Mechanical Designer
  9. Engineer
  10. CAD Drafter

As demand increases for this talent, it's likely that Recruiters will face increasing difficulties when trying to fill these positions. To give you a competitive edge among other companies, today we're sharing some of the best current locations for finding potential candidates.

Hiring Scale Map for Engineers with CAD Skills

Hiring Scale Map for Engineers with CAD Skills

Source: WANTED Analytics

By the above map of Hiring Scales for Engineers with CAD skills shows current recruiting conditions in major metropolitan areas across the US. The cities where these jobs are likely to be the most difficult to fill are depicted in red. Some locations where hiring is likely to be the most difficult are Athens (Georgia), Tyler (Texas), and Hagerstown (Maryland). Athens scores a 93 on our Hiring Scale, out of a possible 99. So, it's likely to be very difficult here to find Engineers with the CAD skills you require.

Hiring Scale for Engineers with CAD skills in Athens, GA

Hiring Scale for Engineers with CAD skills in Athens, GA

Source: WANTED Analytics

Below are 10 metropolitan areas that rank with the best overall conditions for sourcing CAD skilled engineers:

  1. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
  2. Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL
  3. Columbus, IN
  4. Port St. Lucie-Fort Pierce, FL
  5. Lafayette, IN
  6. Boise City-Nampa, ID
  7. Charleston, WV
  8. Birmingham-Hoover, AL
  9. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
  10. Huntsville, AL

The Palm Bay, Florida metro area is currently experiencing the best conditions for this talent, with a Hiring Scale score of 8. There are 12 employers currently recruiting for Engineers with CAD skill sets in this location. If you are about to source talent in Palm Bay, or any of the above locations, and relocate candidates you are likely to see less competition from other employers, leading you to more candidates to source from. Or, if relocation isn't an option, working remotely may be a possibility to discuss with hiring managers.

Hiring Scale for Engineers with CAD Skills in Palm Bay, FL

Hiring Scale for Engineers with CAD Skills in Palm Bay, FL

Source: WANTED Analytics

Are you sourcing for Engineers with CAD experience? Which types of Engineers do you require these skills for? Find out what the Hiring Scale score is in your city with a free trial of WANTED Analytics!

Already an Analytics user? Log in and search for the appropriate engineering occupation and select your metro area. Or, just copy and paste one of your job reqs into the Search Wizard. Don't forget to generate a Talent Sourcing Report to share with hiring managers and HR partners as you develop an effective, efficient recruiting strategy.

Hiring Web Developers May Put You in the Red

By Abby Lombardi on November 27, 2012 in Computer/Math/IT.

Web Developers remain one of the most in-demand technology jobs in the United States. In October, it was the second most frequently advertised with more than 93,000 available ads. This is a 10% increase over October of last year and open jobs are seen across most industries. With demand reaching and remaining at high levels for most of 2012, recruiting conditions are getting more and more difficult. Our Hiring Scale shows that demand is quickly approaching the available talent supply, meaning that employers could be facing a talent shortage in the future. The map of Hiring Scales for this occupation across the US shows that most cities are red, or hard-to-fill locations.

Hiring Scale for Web Developer Jobs Across the US

Hiring Scales for Recruiting Web Developers across the US

Source: WANTED Analytics

Some of the locations where Recruiters are likely to see the most difficulties are New York, Atlanta, and San Jose. New York and San Jose, part of the Silicon Alley and Silicon Valley, often lead the US in hiring demand. The number of ads for Web Developers has grown about 10% year-over-year in New York, which is similar to national hiring trends. However, demand in San Jose and Atlanta grew faster than the national average, both up 15% in October compared to last year.

Hiring Scale for Web Developers in New York

Hiring Scale for Web Developers in New York

Source: WANTED Analytics

Some of the locations with the least difficult conditions are Hagerstown (Maryland), Salem (Oregon), Warner Robbins (Georgia), Medford (Oregon), and Pensacola (Florida). In these locations, there is less demand from other employers. In fact, in all 5 of these cities, there are fewer than 10 job ads for Web Developers currently online. This means that Recruiters are likely to see less competition to attract potential candidates. Jobs in these cities also remain online for shorter periods of time. For example, in Salem, Oregon, ads for Web Developers average about 3 weeks. The national average duration of a Web Developer job ad is 5.5 weeks, 2.5 weeks longer than in Salem. Based on the below Hiring Scale, Recruiters in Salem may not necessarily find Web Developer jobs easy, but it is likely to be less difficult overall than across the US.

Hiring Scale for Web Developer Jobs in Salem, Oregon

Hiring Scale for Web Developer jobs in Salem, Oregon

Source: WANTED Analytics

If you are recruiting in one of the hardest-to-fill cities, sourcing candidates from Hagerstown, Salem, Warner Robbins, or any of the "easier" locations may help you fill jobs faster. Although you would have to consider relocating a candidate or the job, you may find more qualified candidates, less competition, and ultimately fill the job quicker.

Find out what recruiting conditions are like in your city and see who potential, qualified candidates are with a free trial of WANTED Analytics! Sign up today!

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