The effects of the recession were clearly evident in the 2009 survey results. Last year the survey found 47,888 vacancies, more than two and a half times this year's estimated number of vacancies. The drop in the number of help wanted signs is discouraging. At the same time, results from the survey show that even when the economy is in deep recession, there are still thousands of opportunities for workers across a broad variety of fields.
Highlights from the survey:

· Oregon employers had vacancies in nearly 400 different occupations representing everything from accountants to word processors and typists. With over 1,000 vacancies (11% of the total), nurses topped the list.
· Employers were generally looking for workers with experience to fill their vacancies
· Half of the vacancies were in the Portland area
Get all the details in the full report, written by senior analyst Nick Beleiciks(Nick.J.Beleiciks@state.or.us or 503-947-1267)
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