PBJ: How Oregon Works: Staffing experts talk in-demand jobs, and the most-valued skills

By Andy Giegerich  – Digital Managing Editor, Portland Business Journal

Oregon’s employment landscape is shifting dramatically. Unemployment is at a record low, and a technological revolution is rendering some jobs obsolete and creating entirely new positions that demand specialized training.

It’s a treacherous environment to navigate for both employers in need of talent and job seekers looking for work.

We talked to staffing experts for their take on the hardest jobs to fill, the skills that are most in demand and what the future might hold. Here’s what they had to say:

Abby Pfeiffer Recruiting Consultant, Human Resources, Boly:Welch

What are the hardest jobs to fill? In the hiring market generally, we’ve heard that cooks and dishwashers are incredibly difficult to source and retain. But for us …let us know if you know anyone with an accounting degree. [MORE: Go to link here.]