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Article: Monster Employment Index Edges Up in October.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- November 5, 2009
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October 2009 Index Highlights:
* Index climbs one point in October reflecting a slight improvement in online job demand
* Healthcare and public administration demonstrate solid growth in October, while opportunities in retail and hospitality industries retract
* Mid-Atlantic region sees highest monthly gain, while West South Central slips to a three-month low
NEW YORK -- The Monster Employment Index edged up one point in October, indicating a mild pick-up in online recruitment activity at the onset of the fourth quarter. Year-on-year the index is now down 20 percent which is the most moderate annual rate of decline since October 2008. ...