Online recruitment rises, research shows

Published: 08/03/2011

There is help available for job seekers

A strong recovery in the construction and manufacturing sectors has contributed to a rise in online recruitment, new research has found.

The Monster employment index rose by nine per cent last month to reach its highest point since the end of 2008.

According to the company, it shows the picture for jobseekers is becoming rosier, with manufacturing, construction, transport, post and logistics firms increasing staff numbers.

The index did record a fall in public sector hiring as a result of spending cuts.

Monster spokesperson Isabelle Ratinaud said that those looking for employment should be buoyed by the results but urged caution.

"Candidates must also remember that high levels of unemployment mean competition is strong so they must continue to go the extra mile in applications and interviews to stand out from the crowd," she added.

Maggie Berry, managing director of womenintechnology.co.uk, said recently that the number of IT jobs is likely to increase this year.
 

All articles

Related articles

Work Programme participants prefer support from a distance

Over 80% of Work Programme participants would prefer distance-based continued support once they have secured employment, according to a new survey.

Read more
Learndirect launches skills event

Online learning provider Learndirect has launched a weeklong event to help break down barriers that prevent people from learning new skills.

Read more
Job Centres not meeting needs of job seekers

Job Centres are not adequately meeting the needs of jobseekers, according to a new survey released last week.

Read more
Superdrug employee named Apprentice of the Year

A Superdrug employee has been named Apprentice of the Year by the National Skills Academy at a ceremony in London.

Read more
London jobseekers to receive £11.3m in support

Londoners looking for work have received a boost with the news that £11.3m is being made available to employment organisations in the capital.

Read more
Facebook page launched to support WorldSkills competitors

The organisers of the WorldSkills 2011 event have created a facebook page for people to show their support for the international teams competing at the event.

Read more
Skillset apprentices produce film for young people

Apprentices from Skillset Cymru's Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media have produced a short film aimed at young people in Wales.

Read more
Guardian runs WorldSkills live blog

The Guardian is running a live blog on the highlights of the WorldSkills London 2011 event taking place from today till Sunday 9th October.

Read more
Government announces £11m of skills funding

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced £11m of Government funding for skills in key industries.

Read more
Jason Gardener ambassador to UK WorldSkills team

Olympic gold medallist Jason Gardner has given an interview explaining his role as an ambassador for Team UK at the WorldSkills 2011 competition.

Read more

Twin Group is affiliated and associated with the following professional organisations:

  • Beta
  • British Council
  • City & Guilds
  • Croydon College
  • CSCS
  • English UK
  • ESF
  • Greenwich Community College
  • Investors in People
  • JCP
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Matrix
  • NCFE
  • Skills Funding Agency
  • Train to Gain
  • UK Inbound
  • Work Experience UK
  • South London Business
  • A4e
  • ALP
  • CDG
  • Seetec
  • ERSA
  • Salon Strategies
  • Southeast London Chamber of Commerce
  • Ingeus
  • Mayor of London
  • City Lit
  • Cambridge Regional College
  • Tottenham Hotspur Foundation