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The born Team's Analysis

The born Job Advertising Index increased by 3 points in October, up to 49 points, the first upward movement since May.

The increase will be welcomed by those hoping for indications of a recovery in the job advertising market. The rise was lead by the main generalise job boards, all of whom saw job advertising volumes increase month-on-month.

Several specialist job sites also saw increases in advertising levels, with some of the established boards seeing the first positive movement in job volumes this year.

Sectors which experienced a lift in job advertising levels included engineering, retail and media. Perhaps more significant was the modest increase in the Finance sector, which has been badly impacted by the recession. We are perhaps seeing the first signs of an improving job market.

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