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

Business information firm D&B is to set up operations in Dublin, creating up to 100 jobs over 18 months.

The US-based company, formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet, provides commercial information and insight on businesses. Its global commercial database contains more than 140 million business records in over 200 countries.

Recruitment will begin in the coming months and we are very excited to be a part of this new operation.

To read more go to http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0209/breaking38.htm