Some Job Markets Are Strong in City of Atlanta

Even though metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate rose in June, there are some job markets that are strong throughout the city of Atlanta. 

“We have seen an increase in temp-to-perm orders and customers hiring on directly,” said Emily Carlson, senior area vice president for Randstad. “Contracts for candidates that are on the contract to hire process are being bought out early, so the client can get them onto their payroll quicker.”

The state labor department reported last week that metro Atlanta’s unemployment rate rose to 8.9 percent in June, compared to May’s 8.2 percent.

“We have seen in increase in accounting and administrative support positions,” Carlson said. “It’s becoming a candidate's market where they have choices when choosing their next job.  

“Quality candidates are getting off the market sooner, so employers needs to be ready to hire when they meet the candidate of choice. And companies are increasing efforts on retention so they can keep their top employees.”