Results from the July Job Search Experience Survey are in and they indicate people utilizing the CareerForce system in Minnesota to find work are having a harder time finding employment now compared to last summer.  

Of the 310 CareerForce staff and partner respondents, 34 (11%) say it was somewhat easier or much easier for the job seekers they serve to find employment, 86 (28%) say it was about the same and 174 (56%) say it was somewhat harder or much harder to find employment compared to a year ago.  

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Topping the list of occupational groups for which it is considerably harder for Minnesota job seekers to get hired for now compared to one year ago: 

• IT and Math Experts (e.g., Software Engineers, IT Support Specialists) 

• Creative Professionals and Media Workers (e.g., Graphic Designers, Writers)  

• Managers and Leaders (e.g., Business Executives, School Principals, Construction Managers) 

The top 3 Occupational groups for which it is Considerably easier for Minnesota Job Seekers to get hired for now compared to one year ago: 

• Healthcare Support Workers (e.g., Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Aides)  

• Food Service Workers (e.g., Chefs, Servers, Bartenders)  

• Cleaning and Maintenance Workers (e.g., Janitors, Landscapers, Housekeepers) 

The most recent Job Search Experience Survey closed on July 31 and was completed by 310 workforce development professionals who work directly with job seekers in Minnesota. 

• Need help preparing for and finding employment? Contact Minnesota’s job search experts at a CareerForce location near you