On Thu, Aug 10, 2000 at 01:22:07AM -0500, John Adams wrote:
> My better thought [...]
> was: It might be be possible to tweak the queries to also get an idea
> how long it takes to fill each position, which gives a clue about
> supply--the figures coming back now are demand.
I don't think that's quite possible with the online job boards.
First, I don't think that a significant number of postings are removed
when the job is "filled". It's easier to keep the extra resumes on file.
Second, I know of a couple employers who have standing want ads for
tech people because they can't find enough of them. One general ad may
be up for a while, and find seven people, and still stay up trying to
find another three.
Z.
