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The October 2003 Washington Job Vacancy Survey produces point in time estimates of job vacancies in Washington based on a survey of 20,407 employers with more than four employees (excluding federal agencies), representing a population of 72,676 firms. The overall response rate to the survey was 54 percent.
By measuring the number of vacant positions for which employers are hiring, the Washington Job Vacancy Survey provides valuable insights into employment conditions in our state. Survey results show not just the number of vacant positions, but also a number of job characteristics to reveal employers’ immediate workforce needs.
For each vacant position, the survey gathers basic information about the following requirements and characteristics:
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Wage offered
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Full-time/part-time status
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Permanent/temporary status
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Number of weeks vacant
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Newly created positions
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Education requirements
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Licensing/certification requirements
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Experience requirements
Results are cross-tabulated by occupation group, industry, and region. Reference lists of occupation and industry categories are located at the end of this report.
Detailed results sorted by workforce development area are available to download from the “Economy” page at: www.workforceexplorer.com. Look for the Job Vacancy/Benefits Survey box.
You can get more information about the October 2003 Washington Job Vacancy Survey by contacting Carolyn Cummins at (360) 438-4814 or ccummins@esd.wa.gov or David Wallace at (360) 438-4818 or dbwallace@esd.wa.gov.
Survey data collection was conducted by LMEA's Job Vacancy Survey Unit under supervision of Charlie Saibel and Robert Haglund.
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