US city skillset mismatches revealed

Out of work computer systems analysts should head for Ohio, according to research from business intelligence providers Wanted Technologies.

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The research found that the US is suffering from a mismatch of more jobs and not enough workers, or more workers and not enough jobs and is one of the many reasons why US unemployment could hit 10% in the coming months.

This table lists cities where the difference between demand and supply for selected occupations exceeds the national averages by the highest margin.

Supply/Demand Ratios (S/D Ratios)

Occupation                                                                               Highest Supply   S/D Score:
                                                                                                   
Landscaping Workers                                             Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX     1188
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer                                         Danville, VA        973
Secondary School Teachers                                                           Lakeland, Fl       756
Customer Service Reps                                                           Flagstaff, AZ            513
Hairdressers & Cosmetologists                                         Las Vegas-Paradise, NV   503
Security Guards                                                                      Lancaster, PA         439
Mgrs. of Production Workers                                                           Boulder, CO     433
Paralegals & Legal Assistants                      Virginia Beach- VA397
Genl. Maintenance & Repair Workers                                              Bend, OR         395
Construction & Building Inspectors                                          San Antonio, TX       334
Financial Services Sales                          Riverside Ontario, CA  326
Supervisors of Food Prep. Workers                                        Anchorage, AK           315
Registered Nurses                                                               Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 295
Social & Human Service Assistants                                         Albuquerque, NM       293
Mechanical Engineers                               Miami-Fort, FL   287
Computer Systems Analysts                                                            Dayton, OH     278
Accountants                                           Santa Barbara, CA     260
Sales Managers                                          Albany-Schenectady, NY         242
Biological Technicians                                                           Salt Lake City, NV    215
Physical Therapist Assistants                          Seattle, WA  161
   

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