Monster Employment Index Falls in June

New York, NY, July 2, 2008-- The Monster Employment Index fell three points in June.

The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of U.S. online job demand based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large representative selection of corporate career Web sites and job boards, including Monster.

Online job availability rose in four of the Index's 20 industry categories and in six of the 23 occupational categories measured during June.

Despite the decrease last month, the index's growth rate over the last year held at -12 percent, suggesting no further erosion in U.S. online job demand.

"From a seasonal view, the Monster Employment Index's contraction in June was relatively mild and in keeping with historical trends showing a more moderate recruitment environment heading into the slower summer months," said Jesse Harriott, vice president of research at Monster Worldwide.