Online Jobs Finally Up in Europe
November 13, 2009 by Alice Allan
The European Monster Employment Index for October has the number of online job openings up for the first time since February.
The Index, which measures the number of online job offerings from a large selection of job websites across Europe, including Monster’s websites, climbed two percent. The most recruitment activity was recorded in France, and gains were also seen in the UK, Italy and the Netherlands, while there were fewer opportunities available in Germany and Belgium.
According to Monster Worldwide, the number of online job offerings is down 32 percent year-on-year – a slight improvement to the rate seen in September 2009. However, the Index remains under the 100 point baseline level.
Hugo Sellert, head of economic research at Monster Worldwide, had this to say about October increase:
“Increased optimism about economic recovery prospects led employers in primarily France and the UK to resume hiring in October. While many businesses continue to focus on cost reductions and restructuring, the latest uptick in online recruitment activity signals a positive trend shift in overall demand for workers.”
Monster Worldwide says hiring in healthcare, education and the public sector drove the increase in online job opportunities. Opportunities in construction and manufacturing continued to decline during October.
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