Job Search Hr Magazine Final

February 22, 2010

SHRM Poll: Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010

The recession has impacted jobs from a variety of industries and job functions, including HR. In December 2009, SHRM surveyed members who were listed in the SHRM membership database as unemployed to gain insight into how HR professionals have been coping.

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Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 3

Are you currently employed (e.g., either a part- or full-time position, consulting position, short-term contracts, etc.)?

Yes33%

No67%

Note: n = 209


Currently Employed

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When did you become employed?

Within the last 3 months

48%Within the last 6

months33%

Within the last 12 months

19%

Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 67


Are you currently working in:

Other

Part- or full-time independent HR consulting?

A part-time (e.g., temp work, short-term contract work, etc.) HR position?

A part- or full-time non-HR position?

A full-time in-house HR position?

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

7%

4%

15%

25%

49%

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Are you more or less satisfied with your current employment situation compared with your previous employment situation OR do you feel that both situations are comparable?

Both situa-tions are

comparable16%

Less satis-fied49%

More satis-fied35%



While you were looking for a job, did you do any consulting jobs to help make ends meet?

Yes40%

No60%

Were you laid off from your previous job?

Yes85%

No15%



How long were you without work before starting your current job?

Less than 3 months1%

3 to 5 months

25%

6 to 12 months47%

More than 12 months

27%



Currently Unemployed

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Which of the following would you say best describes your current level of job search?

Not job searching at all

Actively job searching for a part-time position

Passively job searching

Actively job searching for a full-time position

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

1%

6%

7%

86%

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Note: Only respondents who are currently not employed where included in this analysis. n = 139


Are you currently seeking a job in the HR field?

Yes, for a part-time HR position only

No, my current job search is in another field*

Yes, for either a part- OR full-time HR position

Yes, for full-time HR position only

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

4%

5%

41%

50%

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Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for employment where included in this analysis. n = 136 *Other fields listed by respondents were web design, senior services, payroll, organization development, operations, consulting.


In your opinion, how would you rate the likelihood of being hired for an HR-related position within the next three, six or 12 months?

12 months

6 months

3 months

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

4%

11%

37%

14%

23%

25%

39%

48%

28%

43%

18%

10%

Very unlikely Somewhat ulikely Somewhat likely Very likely

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Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for employment in the HR field where included in this analysis. n = 123


Why are you not searching for a job in the HR field?

I was looking for a job in HR, but I’ve given up

My previous job was not in HR

I am ready to move my career in another direction

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

14%

29%

57%

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Note: Only respondents who are currently not searching for job in the HR field where included in this analysis. n = 7


What is the geographic scope of your job search?

Other

I am primarily searching for jobs internationally

I am primarily searching for jobs nationally

I am primarily searching for jobs in my immediate geographic area

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

1%

3%

17%

79%

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Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for job where included in this analysis. n = 135


In your time away from work, what actions have you taken?

Other

Worked part time in an HR position

Worked part time in a non-HR position

Worked part time as an independent HR consultant

Started taking classes/training in another field

Did volunteer work (i.e., unpaid) in an HR position

Started taking classes/training in HR

Did volunteer work (i.e., unpaid) in a non-HR position

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

22%

13%

14%

20%

21%

24%

34%

50%

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Note: Percentages do not total 100% as multiple response options were allowed. n = 116


Do you currently have health insurance?

Yes, through another means*

Yes, through a plan I have purchased

No

Yes, through COBRA

Yes, through a family member

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

7%

11%

16%

31%

35%

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Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for job where included in this analysis. n = 137*Medicare, county health plan, NJ family care, retiree health plan.


Demographics: Organization Industry

Industry currently employed in(n = 63)

Industry formerly employed(n = 137)

Health care, social assistance (e.g., nursing homes, EAP providers) 18% 12%

Educational services/education 18% 1%

Government/public administration—federal, state/local, tribal 9% 2%

Manufacturing—other 7% 15%

Services—accommodation, food and drinking places 7% 6%

Retail/wholesale trade 6% 7%

Construction, mining, oil and gas 4% 3%

Insurance 4% 2%

High-tech 4% 9%

Financial services (e.g., banking) 3% 7%

Services—professional, scientific, technical, legal, engineering 3% 8%

Transportation, warehousing (e.g., distribution) 3% 1%

Other services (e.g., nonprofit, church/religious organizations) 3% 0%

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Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.


Demographics: Organization Industry (continued)

Industry currently employed in(n = 68)

Industry formerly employed(n = 137)

Telecommunications 4% 3%

Consulting 3% 7%

Arts, entertainment, recreation 1% 3%

Biotech 1% 1%

Utilities 1% 1%

Manufacturing—auto/auto-related 0% 4%

Real estate, rental, leasing 0% 3%

Publishing, broadcasting, other media 0% 2%

Association—professional/trade 0% 1%

Other 4% 1%

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Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.


Currently employed (n = 68)

Government sector

Nonprofit organization

Publicly owned for-profit

Privately owned for-profit

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

22%

10%

30%

38%

Currently unemployed (n = 137)

Government agency

Nonprofit organization

Publicly owned for-profit

Privately owned for-profit

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

4%

9%

42%

45%

Demographics: Organization Sector

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20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

14%

25%

61%

Demographics: Organization Staff Size

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West

Northeast

Midwest

South

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

19%

21%

27%

33%


West

Midwest

Northeast

South

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

20%

22%

25%

33%

Demographics: Organization Region

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SHRM Poll: Job Search

• Response rate = 23%• Sample comprised of 209 self-identified

unemployed HR professionals from SHRM’s membership

• Margin of error is +/- 5 • Survey fielded December 1 – December 10, 2009

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