Demand remains...

The demand for new recruits has remained level over the last month, with an overall increase of 20% year-on-year.

The findings, reported as a result of the Reed Job Index, reveal that salaries for new openings decreased over the previous month.

The accounting, purchasing, administration and creative sectors saw an increased demand, however the financial services, manufacturing, retail and public sector industries experienced a decline.

Demand was also segmented regionally, with the South-West one of the quieter nationally.

It has been suggested that employers are better able to attract required candidates and are now investing in the most skilled workers, such as accountants, purchasing professionals and marketers, with a strong focus on the long-term future of their business.

[Source: Recruiter 5/9]