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Born Job Advertising Index - Oct 2009

125

Index
Points

25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

78

66

57

58

55

51

52

51

48

46

46

49

-

-12

-9

+1

-3

-4

+1

-1

-3

-2

-

+3


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.

Disclaimer: The data found on this web site has been collected using technology which is currently undergoing beta testing. All figures, comments and analysis are subject to change and should not be used to formulate opinion: legal, financial or otherwise. The born Job Advertising Index, it's data and it's analysis, do not reflect the financial or business performance of a company and/or job board. The Index attempts to monitor only one aspect of a business's product portfolio and does not take into account the financial implications of other products, advertising mix, advertising rates etc. Any job board may, at any time contact us if they dispute the figures, data or analysis presented on this web site. We are committed to correcting any mistakes or omissions promptly.

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