Talent Shortage - Manpower Inc. Survey 5/09

19% of the firms surveyed in the USA reported difficulty in filling positions due to lack of suitable talent in their markets. 

The ten jobs most difficult to fill in the Americas (especially S. America) are:

1. Technicians (primarily production/operations, engineering or maintenance)

2. Production Operators

3. Accounting & Finance Staff

4. Laborers

5. Engineers

6. Sales Representatives

7. Management/Executives

8. Sales Managers

9. Skilled Trades

10. Secretaries, PAs, Administration Assistants & Office Support