[February 03, 2016]

Simply Hired Reports U.S. Job Listings Grew 0.45% in January 2016

Simply Hired, the largest independent job search engine with properties in 24 countries and 12 languages, today released its Simply Hired U.S. Employment Outlook for January 2016. The report analyzes Simply Hired's comprehensive index of millions of online job listings in every occupation to provide detailed insight into national and local job trends. According to the latest findings, nationwide job listings held steady in January 2016 with 0.45% month-over-month growth. This is the second month in a row that job openings have remained relatively flat. Simply Hired previously reported 0.21% month-over-month growth for December 2015.

This month's Simply Hired U.S. Employment Outlook also provides comprehensive data on job openings, growth and employers by U.S. metro. The new report shows that job listings increased in 15 of the Top 25 largest U.S. metros in January 2016. The metros with the largest gains were Cleveland-Akron (3.30% month-over-month increase), Pittsburgh (3.11%), Minneapolis-St. Paul (2.09%), Seattle-Tacoma (1.90%), and, Raleigh-Durham (1.52%).

Best Jobs You Can Get in 2016 Without A College Degree

For Americans of all backgrounds determined to find a new job in 2016, this month's Simply Hired U.S. Employment Outlook showcases the best careers to pursue without a college degree. Simply Hired's first-ever ranking of the 10 Best Jobs for 2016 That Don't Require A College Degree analyzes average salary, the number of jobs available, geographic distribution, past and projected growth, and potential career paths to come up with an overall Job Score for each occupation. The ranking also factors in additional requirements, such as certifications or licenses, beyond a high school diploma.

The full list, ranked according to Simply Hired's 5-point scale, can be found here. The Top 5 jobs are listed below:

Additional information, including job descriptions and certification requirement, is also available here.

"While U.S. job listings have only grown slightly over the past two months, our data shows significant opportunities continue to exist for Americans who do not hold a college degree," said James Beriker, President and CEO of Simply Hired. "Licensed Practical Nurse tops the list, reflecting the dominant role of healthcare in job creation at all levels, and jobs such as electrician and plumber remain strong career choices. One important note: nearly all of these jobs require some kind of certification or license, indicating that additional training is a smart choice for high school graduates."

About Simply Hired

Simply Hired, a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, operates job search engines in 24 countries and 12 languages. With more than 30 million unique visitors per month, the company provides job seekers access to millions of job openings across all job categories and industries, reaching job seekers on the web, mobile devices, email, and via thousands of partner sites including The Washington Post, ABC News, Computerworld, Crain's New York Business and International Nurses Association. Simply Hired enables employers to efficiently and cost-effectively reach candidates searching for jobs through its full-service pay-per-click (PPC) and self-service pay-per-post job advertising solutions. Simply Hired was founded in 2004 and is privately held with funding from Foundation Capital and IDG Ventures. For more information, visit www.simplyhired.com.

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