Monster Index Hits Highest Level Since 2008

New York, NY, July 11, 2011 -- The Monster Employment Index in June hit its highest level since October 2008.

With an annual growth rate at 4% in June, it marked the 17th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

Opportunities in the information sector expanded, driven by increased demand in media and telecommunications.

Public administration continued to register the steepest annual declines on a year-over-year basis.