Job opportunities 17% up in December

Job opportunities were 17% higher in December compared with the same time last year and more than a fifth higher than two years ago in spite of 2011's economic turbulence, according to a new piece of analysis. The Reed Job Index examined job vacancy trends from over 8,000 recruiters across the UK and found that the typical seasonal falls in vacancies saw month-on-month index figures down 12 points (9%) in December compared with November, although two job sectors – hospitality and purchasing – bucked the downward trend... read more

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