Summer Job Outlooks Shows Hot Prospects

The summer job outlook in Orange County is strong and stable, according to a recent survey by Manpower Inc., the world’s largest temporary help firm.

The study found that 33% of Orange County companies polled expected to boost their payrolls during July, August and September, while 59% anticipated maintaining their current work force levels. Only 8% said they intended to cut back.

Manpower said the best job opportunities in the county are currently in durable goods manufacturing, transportation and public utilities, wholesale and retail trade, education and services.

The results of the Orange County survey were similar to the national trend. Manpower found that 30% of the more than 16,000 companies polled nationally planned staff additions, 61% saw no change and 5% expected cutbacks.

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Patrice Apodaca covers economic issues for The Times. She can be reached at (714) 966-5979 and at patrice.apodaca@latimes.com