February 22, 2010 SHRM Poll: Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 The recession has impacted jobs from a variety of industries and job functions, including HR. In December 2009, SHRM surveyed members who were listed in the SHRM membership database as unemployed to gain insight into how HR professionals have been coping. 2

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Are you currently employed (e.g., either a part- or full-time position, consulting position, short-term contracts, etc.)? 3 Note: n = 209

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Currently Employed 4

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 When did you become employed? 5 Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 67

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Are you currently working in: 6 Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Are you more or less satisfied with your current employment situation compared with your previous employment situation OR do you feel that both situations are comparable? 7 Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 While you were looking for a job, did you do any consulting jobs to help make ends meet? Were you laid off from your previous job? 8 Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 How long were you without work before starting your current job? 9 Note: Only respondents who are currently employed where included in this analysis. n = 68

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Currently Unemployed 10

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Which of the following would you say best describes your current level of job search? 11 Note: Only respondents who are currently not employed where included in this analysis. n = 139

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Are you currently seeking a job in the HR field? 12 Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for employment where included in this analysis. n = 136 *Other fields listed by respondents were web design, senior services, payroll, organization development, operations, consulting.

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 In your opinion, how would you rate the likelihood of being hired for an HR-related position within the next three, six or 12 months? 13 Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for employment in the HR field where included in this analysis. n = 123

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Why are you not searching for a job in the HR field? 14 Note: Only respondents who are currently not searching for job in the HR field where included in this analysis. n = 7

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 What is the geographic scope of your job search? 15 Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for job where included in this analysis. n = 135

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 In your time away from work, what actions have you taken? 16 Note: Percentages do not total 100% as multiple response options were allowed. n = 116

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Do you currently have health insurance? 17 Note: Only respondents who are currently searching for job where included in this analysis. n = 137 *Medicare, county health plan, NJ family care, retiree health plan.

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Demographics: Organization Industry Industry currently employed in (n = 63) Industry formerly employed (n = 137) Health care, social assistance (e.g., nursing homes, EAP providers)18%12% Educational services/education18%1% Government/public administration—federal, state/local, tribal9%2% Manufacturing—other7%15% Services—accommodation, food and drinking places7%6% Retail/wholesale trade6%7% Construction, mining, oil and gas4%3% Insurance4%2% High-tech4%9% Financial services (e.g., banking)3%7% Services—professional, scientific, technical, legal, engineering3%8% Transportation, warehousing (e.g., distribution)3%1% Other services (e.g., nonprofit, church/religious organizations)3%0% 18 Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Demographics: Organization Industry (continued) Industry currently employed in (n = 68) Industry formerly employed (n = 137) Telecommunications4%3% Consulting3%7% Arts, entertainment, recreation1%3% Biotech1% Utilities1% Manufacturing—auto/auto-related0%4% Real estate, rental, leasing0%3% Publishing, broadcasting, other media0%2% Association—professional/trade0%1% Other4%1% 19 Note: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Currently employed (n = 68)Currently unemployed (n = 137) Demographics: Organization Sector 20

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Currently employed (n = 63)Currently unemployed (n = 137) Demographics: Organization Staff Size 21

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 Currently employed (n = 67)Currently unemployed (n = 131) Demographics: Organization Region 22

Job Search, Data on Unemployed SHRM Members in 2009 | ©SHRM 2010 SHRM Poll: Job Search Response rate = 23% Sample comprised of 209 self-identified unemployed HR professionals from SHRM’s membership Margin of error is +/- 5 Survey fielded December 1 – December 10, Methodology