Scottish job market outperforms UK average

The Scottish jobs market is continuing to grow at a rate well above the UK average, according to Aprilís Bank of Scotland Labour Market Report.

Permanent and temporary staff appointments both rose for the month and permanent job vacancies climbed at the sharpest rate in the three-year history of the survey. Meanwhile, the availability of candidates continued to fall, contributing to further increases in starting wages and salaries.

The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer came in at 62.5, well above the 50.0 level which points to a growing labour market and down only marginally from Marchís series high of 62.7. It was also well above the equivalent barometer for the UK.

Demand rose for all staff categories in April. IT & Computing employees were the most sought after for both permanent and temporary jobs.

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