Stats - CV Library London Job Market Report Sept 2014
London enjoys 52% more job openings as local candidates commit to finding work after summer holidays
Job numbers
The number of jobs posted or renewed in the London area has increased by 52% over the last year, with a 20% boost in the last month alone.
Job applications
In line with the increase in job opportunities, London job hunters have been applying to even more jobs, with a 6% increase between August-September and a 3% increase year on year, highlighting their commitment to finding work.
The sectors which attracted the most candidate activity in September were:
- Administration (20% of total applications)
- Construction (9%)
- Accounting/Financial/Insurance (8%)
The sectors which have experienced the fastest growth in candidate activity are:
Construction (+8% August-September 2014, +22% September 2013-2014)
Accounting/Financial/Insurance (+6%, +7%)
Administration (+1%, +2%)
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Talking of technology we may have mentioned that our event is coming up this week (not often, I know!) but I thought I'd take a second to mention that it's not all about meeting with new suppliers. We also have a fantastic opening presentation by Dan Macguire from Cube 19 talking about what recruiters should be looking for in technology, what you need to know and do to make your business successful in this changing market and he may also give a few tips on how to build a million pound organisation. In the afternoon, we have several brilliant workshop sessions such as, "Back door placements (aka Clients Stealing Candidates!)" hosted by Lisa Jones and "Employer branding; what place does it have in agency recruitment?" hosted by Ravi Edwards from Glassdoor. You can find out more information on the 
