(RTTNews) - Online job opportunities in Europe increased in June for the fifth consecutive month, suggesting the overall industry is on a path of gradual recovery, Monster Worldwide Inc. said on Tuesday. Opportunities climbed 12% compared to June 2009 and their highest level since February 2009.
The Monster Employment Index Europe rose to 114 in June from 112 in May. Online job availability improved the most in production, manufacturing, maintenance and repair, from both a monthly and annual perspective. Among major nations, Germany recorded the sharpest monthly increase, while Sweden continued to exhibit the most positive long-term trend.
“The slight improvement in June is yet another encouraging sign for current job seekers,” said 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,” Bertone added.
The Monster Employment Index Europe is a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of corporate career sites and job boards across Europe.
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