European Online Recruitment Activity Reaches
16-Month High, Reports Monster Employment
Index
July 13, 2010 12:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
LONDON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--June 2010 Index Highlights:
l The Monster Employment Index Europe reported two point (two percent) increase in online worker demand
in June, whilst opportunities were up 12 percent year-on-year
l Online job availability increased the most in production, manufacturing, maintenance and repair, from both a
monthly and annual perspective
l Germany registered the sharpest monthly increase among major countries, whilst Sweden continued to exhibit
the most positive long-term trend
Summary Overview
June marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion in online job opportunities, suggesting the overall industry is on
a path of gradual recovery. This is also reflected in the accelerated rate of annual growth compared to the previous
month. Opportunities are now up 12 percent compared to June 2009 and their highest level since February 2009.
Among industry sectors, production, manufacturing maintenance and repair exhibited the sharpest monthly increase,
whilst transport, post and logistics also registered a notable gain. The increases in these sectors suggest an overall
upswing in European industrial activity and transport.
Monster Employment Index Europe results for the past 13 months are as follows:
“The slight improvement in June is yet another encouraging sign for current job seekers. In addition, the annual
growth rate increased in June, suggesting that we are on the path to gradual recovery,” commented Andrea Bertone,
head of Monster Europe. “Whilst both consumer and business confidence remained static between May and June,
we have seen positive trends emerge in sectors such as manufacturing and transport and are optimistic about the
level of opportunities that are emerging throughout the year.”
The Monster Employment Index Europe is a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a