Monster U.S. Poll Results

Monster.com Consumer Poll Responses Released for June 2010

Jul 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Monster.com:

 

     

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Monster.com announces the results of the June 2010 Monster polls. The Monster U.S. Poll is an ongoing series of online polls that gauge users' opinions on a variety of topics relating to careers, the economy and the workplace. This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those internet users who have chosen to participate. Polls remain on the web site for one week at a time.

         
   

Highlights from June include:

    
         
    How often do you connect with your references? [Total Respondents: 1766]    
         
    -- I do not have to, I am confident they will have good things to say about me - 23%    
    -- Only when I am job searching - 22%    
    -- Every now and then so they remember me and know what I am up to - 25%    
   

-- All the time - 30%

    
         
    In this economy, would you consider a career change if it meant making less money? [Total Respondents: 4634]    
         
   

-- Yes, if it was a job I love - 33%

    
    -- Yes, I am looking for a new career /adventure - 21%    
    -- Not necessarily, however, I may have to due to circumstance out of my control - 16%    
    -- No, I cannot afford to earn less money right now - 29%    
         
    Do you take a lunch break while at work? [Total Respondents: 6856]    
         
    -- Yes, I take my whole break - 30%    
   

-- Sometimes, if I am not too busy I take my break - 34%

    
    -- No, I eat at my desk so I can get more work done - 29%    
    -- No, I do not eat lunch - 7%    

  

SOURCE: Monster.com

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