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While the job market is seeing some positive shifts, many individuals are still having trouble securing employment. Job seekers might find more success in certain regions than in others. Below are the top locations for new job opportunities in the upcoming months.
Consulting firm ManpowerGroup published its quarterly Employment Outlook Survey. They surveyed over 65,000 employers across 42 countries and regions to learn about their hiring plans for the first quarter of 2015 (January to March). In the U.S., they surveyed 18,000 employers across the 100 largest metro areas.
Manpower's report shows that the job market in the U.S. is improving. 16% of employers plan to hire in Q1 next year, which is a 3% increase compared to the previous year. In fact, the firm notes that these hiring levels haven't been seen since 2008.
The report also highlights the best countries, U.S. metro areas, and states for job seekers in the coming year. These areas are ranked based on the percentage of employers planning to hire, and here are the top countries along with their respective hiring percentages:
India: 45%
Taiwan: 43%
New Zealand: 28%
Japan: 21%
Turkey: 20%
The top cities and metropolitan areas, along with their respective hiring percentages, include:
Cape Coral, Florida: 32%
McAllen, Texas: 29%
Deltona, Florida: 26%
Grand Rapids, Michigan: 26%
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 24%
Oxnard, California: 24%
Although exact percentages weren't provided, here are the states identified as having the "strongest job prospects":
Hawaii
North Dakota
Delaware
Michigan
Texas
If you're seeking employment, this information will give you an idea of what to expect in your region. The statistics are also broken down by industry. Use the link below to explore the complete survey findings.
