European Online Recruitment Activity Escalates
in April, Reports the Monster Employment Index
May 11, 2010 12:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
LONDON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--April 2010 Index Highlights:
l The Monster Employment Index Europe reported a four point (four percent) uptick in online worker demand
in April; year-on-year, offerings were down three percent
l Online job availability increased most notably in hospitality and tourism and automotive sectors
l Belgium and Germany noted the sharpest monthly increases among major counties, whilst Sweden saw the
strongest annual expansion
Summary Overview
Online recruitment activity extended its increasing trend to a third consecutive month in April, arriving at a 12 month
high. In addition, whilst online job opportunities were down compared to year-earlier figures, the annual rate of
contraction slowed. Online offerings were down a mild three percent compared to April 2009, suggesting that online
recruitment activity is on an improving track.
Among industry sectors, agriculture, fishing and forestry saw the sharpest monthly increase, whilst hospitality and
tourism and automotive sectors continued their increasing trend to a second consecutive month. Mirroring positive
signs shared by the European Purchasing Managers Index, the production and manufacturing sectors also noted
elevated job demand.
Monster Employment Index Europe results for the past 13 months are as follows:
“The latest Index reading suggests that online recruitment activity across Europe continues to look promising for the
year ahead. However, the uptick in online recruitment over recent months has been gradual, and suggests employers
remain cautious about increasing their workforce before further economic improvement,” commented Andrea
Bertone, head of Monster Europe. “However, the slowing rate of annual contraction and positive long term trends in
consumer-driven sectors, such as hospitality and tourism and arts, entertainment, sport and leisure, suggest t