IT Jobs applications rise by 17% in early 2008 report CV Screen

Applications for IT Jobs have risen by 17% in the first two months of 2008 report leading IT Recruitment agency CV Screen.

The figures monitor applications made in the last three months of 2007 against the first two months of 2008 suggest that the New Year, New Job adage is very much alive.

CV Screenís Matthew Iveson commenting on the findings suggested that despite fears of a slowdown, confidence is still high within the IT industry ìWeíve not only noticed an increase in the number of applicants but also in the number of new vacancies being registered.î

With fears surrounding the global economy, Iveson added ìDespite fears surrounding the credit crunch, CV Screen registered a record number of IT Jobs in February which is testament to our success and also a sign that the market is still buoyant in the early months of 2008.