IrishJobs.ie shows growth in jobs posted across sectors

IrishJobs.ie, today revealed that the number of live jobs posted on the site has grown by 19%. Figures for jobs posted on IrishJobs.ie site from September 2006 to March 2007 show growth across the majority of sectors with some sectors experiencing considerable growth.

The site reports the highest levels of growth in sectors such as Medical and Healthcare at 83%. Other industries to experience growth, based on the IrishJobs.ie jobs postings are HR (58%), IT (30%), Science, Pharmaceutical and Food (29%) and Engineering (26%). Banking and Financial Services remain strong with a 13% increase in live jobs posted for that sector with Construction, Architecture and Property seeing a significant 18% increase.

Latest statistics from the Central Statistics Office support this, revealing that the number of persons in employment is increasing at a rate of approximately 4.3% in the last two quarters where strong growth in the Construction and the Health sectors contributed significantly. (www.cso.ie)

Valerie Sorohan, IrishJobs.ie, commented: ìThe buoyancy in jobs posted on IrishJobs.ie shows a healthy level of recruitment activity across industry sectors and the continually increasing confidence of Irish employers in online recruitment.î

She continued: ìThe main issue for the Irish jobs market is the availability of skilled candidates to fill these positions.î

Attributing the growth in some sectors to the change in Irish lifestyles, she said: ìIt is very interesting to note the high growth in numbers of jobs posted for sectors such as Beauty and Leisure which saw a 119% increase and Travel and Tourism which increased by 45%. This may reflect a gradual shift in our spending priorities and a greater focus on fitness and well-being and some pampering to alleviate the stress of a busy schedule!î