Clinical Researchers, Systems Administrators and Electrical Engineers Lead Demand for Technology Workers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - March 6, 2003 - Yoh Company, America's first technology staffing firm, has released its quarterly assessment and findings associated with current demand for skilled domestic workers.

Demand for workers involved in pharmaceutical and medical device pipeline
development will remain strong for the next 18-24 months as companies in those industries build their commercial portfolios. The continued focus on corporate and homeland security will result in strong demand for information security, applications-focused help desk services, electrical engineers and aviation planners. Yoh anticipates wages for these roles to increase by 5-10% in the next six months.

Lawrence M. Suwak, President of Yoh Company, commented: "Our customers look to us to provide them with staffing expertise, data collection and market knowledge. With dedicated teams of recruiters focused on vertical markets, we have an understanding of technology markets unique to our industry. This same combination enables Yoh to provide a significant indication of the salient trends in technology staffing at any time."

More detailed findings include:

Scientific: Companies hiring in the life science industries are finding
clinical research employees harder to locate, while medical technicians are
decreasing in demand. The pharma and biotech sectors continue to invest in
technology to remain competitive, thereby causing a higher demand for scientific and IT management, as well as employees with both technology and science backgrounds.

The following is a list of job titles ranked according to how easily hiring
managers are finding candidates who have the talent and experience necessary:

Highest Demand
1. Clinical Research
2. Molecular Biologist/ Microbiologist
3. Regulatory Affairs/ Medical Writing
4. Entry Level Lab Technician
5. Validation Specialist

Lowest Demand
1. Medical Tech
2. Technical Assistant
3. Product Safety Specialist
4. Biologist
5. Scientist

Engineering: In the engineering job market, electrical/electronic, materials and civil engineers will have the most opportunity, while petroleum,
agricultural, and chemical engineers have the weakest prospects.

The following is a list of job titles ranked according to how easily hiring
managers are finding candidates who have the talent and experience necessary:

Highest Demand
1. Electrical Engineer
2. Materials Engineer
3. Civil Engineer
4. Quality Manager
5. Test Engineer

Lowest Demand
1. Petroleum Engineer
2. Agricultural Engineer
3. Chemical Engineer
4. Aerospace Engineer
5. Mining Engineer

IT: A buyer's market continues with emphasis on knowledge management,
application development and network security. Demand remains strong for systems administration; help desk support and systems integration.

The following is a list of job titles ranked according to how easily hiring
managers are finding candidates who have the talent and experience necessary:

Highest Demand
1. Systems Administrator
2. Information Security
3. Support Engineer
4. Web Developer
5. Computer Support Specialist

Lowest Demand
1. Test Engineer
2. Process Specialist
3. Systems Analyst
4. Embedded Software Analyst
5. ASIC Designer

Telecommunications: Overcapacity and downsizing are two factors dominating personnel demand in the telecommunications industry. The only bright spots for hiring in tthis stagnant industry can be found with wireless providers, emerging support companies and the power/transmission sector.

The following is a list of job titles ranked according to how easily hiring
managers are finding candidates who have the talent and experience necessary:

Highest Demand
1. PBX- Certified Technician
2. Wireless Tester & Installer
3. Site Acquisition Manager
4. Fiber & Cable Splicers
5. Field Networking Technician

Lowest Demand
1. RF Technician
2. Certified Cellsite Technician
3. Switching
4. QA Tester
5. Systems Engineer

Aviation: As the aviation market climbs out of its 2001 lows, hiring managers have found workers with structural, systems and stress skills are in demand, while the need for tool designers, NC programmers and manufacturing engineers remains low.

The following is a list of job titles ranked according to how easily hiring
managers are finding candidates who have the talent and experience necessary:

Highest Demand
1. Structural Design Engineer
2. Systems Design Engineer
3. Stress Analysis Engineer
4. Electrical Engineer
5. Mechanical Systems Engineer

Lowest Demand
1. Tool Designer
2. NC Programmer
3. Manufacturing Engineer
4. Checker
5. Tech Writer/Illustrator