WESTON, Mass., Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Through the analysis
of proprietary data, Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW), a global
leader in successfully connecting people and job opportunities, has
discovered that with the start of the new year ushers in the
busiest day of the year for job searching. Wednesday, January 6 is anticipated to be the top
job search day of 2016. That's based on 2014 and 2015 data showing
that there were 70% more job searches on the first Wednesday of the
year when compared to an average day on Monster that year.
If late November and December is a time for family, reflection
and pause — and banner days like 'Black Friday' and 'Cyber Monday'
– the other bookend of the season might best be called 'Find
Better® Wednesday.' In fact, last December job searches declined by
nearly 7% from November, as job seekers took a hiatus, instead
pursuing gift-giving, eggnog and ugly sweaters. But, that lull ends
not long after the ball drops and job searches traditionally soar
on this first Wednesday, as seen in 2014 and 2015 Monster job
search data.
"This historic uptick could be attributed to a combination of
many things, but we believe as people return to work after the
holidays, they are more motivated and aware that better is out
there," said Vicki Salemi, career
expert for Monster. "If Monday and Tuesday are all about getting
back into the swing of things, it's that first 'hump day' –
Wednesday – that seems to give us an extra push to see what's out
there. So if you're searching today, you're not alone."
Recent data also reveals that job seekers in 2015 searched most
for part-time jobs, sales jobs and accounting jobs. These areas
have grown exponentially. For example, 'gig economy' jobs have been
trending as people, particularly millennials, are having more of an
entrepreneurial mindset seeking part-time jobs to pay the bills
while they achieve something bigger.
For career advice and tools to help you find better, visit
www.monster.com.
About Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW) is a global leader in
connecting people to jobs, wherever they are. For more than 20
years, Monster has helped people improve their lives with better
jobs, and employers find the best talent. Today, the company offers
services in more than 40 countries, providing some of the broadest,
most sophisticated job seeking, career management, recruitment and
talent management capabilities. Monster continues its pioneering
work of transforming the recruiting industry with advanced
technology using intelligent digital, social and mobile solutions,
including our flagship website monster.com® and a vast array of
products and services. For more information
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