Continued Jobs Growth Bucks Seasonal Norm

Continued Jobs Growth Bucks Seasonal Norm PR Newswire LONDON, September 7, 2012 LONDON, September 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasonal factors failed to prevent continued growth in the UK jobs market in August, according to the latest Reed Job Index. http://www.reed.co.uk/jobindex The largest monthly measure of conditions and trends in the jobs market in the UK reveals job opportunities in August grew by 1% month on month and an impressive 14% year on year. This is the second consecutive month of growth across both measures at a time when the employment market is typically flat. Over half of the nation's employment sectors (52%) are now posting significantly more jobs than last month with the construction and property and transport and logistics sectors faring particularly well, enjoying 20% and 16 % growth respectively. On an annual basis, the figures are stronger still with 73% of sectors growing compared with this time last year. Overall, the Reed Job Index now stands at 139 compared with 138 in July and 122 this time last year. Around the UK, Scotland and Wales are faring particularly well, registering impressive month on month growth of 9% and 5% respectively. Overall, every UK region is enjoying annual jobs growth, with 50% witnessing more opportunities compared with July. As for jobs in London, monthly growth dropped off slightly by 1% though on an annual basis opportunities are up by a healthy 12%.