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Positive growth trend continues in Ireland’s professional jobs market

The latest Premier Group Irish Employment Monitor covering February 10 figures was published this morning. 

 This month’s highlights include: 

• In February 10, new professional job vacancies increased by 34% compared to February 09 
• Month on month, the number of new job vacancies rose by 7% 
• This is the fourth consecutive month of increase in the number of new jobs available for professionals
• In February compared to January, the number of new professionals beginning a new job search increased by 19% 
• There were 58% more professionals beginning a job search in February 10 compared to the same month last year  

The full release can be viewed on our website:http://www.verkom.ie/Irish-employment-monitor-February-2010

In addition, the Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor covering February 10 has also been published.  

• New financial services job vacancies in February 10 rose by 13% month-on-month
• Compared to the same month last year, job numbers were up 67% in February 10, a similar uplift to that seen in January 10 vs. January 09
• The number of professionals entering the jobs market in February 10 increased by 29% on January 10 and also rose by 29% compared to February 09
• The average City salary stood at ₤51,560 – a 2% month-on-month increase
• For those considering changing jobs in 2010, career development rather than remuneration was identified as the key reason (57%)  

The full release can be viewed on

http://www.morganmckinley.co.uk/Employment-Monitor-February-2010