December 2006 Index Highlights:
Index drops eight points in December, mostly in line with seasonal expectations, while year-over-year growth rate dips from 17 percent to 15 percent, reflecting further moderation in online recruitment activity
Online recruitment in real estate industry rebounds slightly, mirroring other indicators that housing slump may be bottoming out
Public administration finishes 2006 as the fastest growing industry category on a year- over-year basis
Continued growth in online opportunities for professional, scientific and technical positions show robust demand in overall services sector
Demand for computer and mathematical occupations drops for the first time since July, yet still shows substantial year-over-year growth
All nine U.S. Census Bureau regions decline in December, led by the Pacific region
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Monster Employment Index Declines in December
Reflecting Seasonal Slowdown in Recruitment as Employers Conclude Year-end Holiday Hiring Push
