The high demand for recruiters this year also reflects twice the number needed than the 2019 average, LinkedIn announced today.

“Demand is also increasing across Europe,” the network said in a statement, “particularly in Italy and Spain where there are eight times more recruiter jobs being advertised compared to last year.”

Job security jumped 21% as a priority for recruiters when job hunting, followed by a purposeful company mission, which rose 19%, LinkedIn said.

When looking for a new job today, the statement said, recruiters globally “are more likely to care about job security and company mission. While work-life balance, compensation and company culture are still the most important factors for recruiters when considering a new job opportunity, LinkedIn has seen a shift in preferences over the past year”.

Commenting on the findings, Adam Hawkins, head of search and staffing EMEA at LinkedIn said: “With growing demand for recruiters in the market, there will be lots of opportunities for career growth, skills development and progression.”

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