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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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Are you currently employed (e.g., either a part- or full-time position, consulting position, short-term contracts, etc.)?
Yes33%
No67%
Note: n = 209
Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010
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
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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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Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68
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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%
Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68
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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%
Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68
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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%
Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68
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Currently Unemployed
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Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010
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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Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010
Currently employed (n = 63)
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14%
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61%
Demographics: Organization Staff Size
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Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010
Currently employed (n = 67)
West
Northeast
Midwest
South
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
19%
21%
27%
33%
Currently unemployed (n = 131)
West
Midwest
Northeast
South
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
20%
22%
25%
33%
Demographics: Organization Region
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Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010
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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Methodology