London IT professionals are paid 14% more than the UK average, according to findings from IT recruiter CV Screen.
The firm’s analysis of advertised roles in the UK found that IT professionals in London and the South-East are earning up to 20% more than their counterparts in the North.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has launched a new careers website implementing‘matchmaking’ technology similar to that used by leading dating and retail sites, to intelligently suggest cross brand opportunities to candidates less sure of what role they are best suited to.
Employers are increasingly seeking out advice on implementing a social media strategy, according to Richard Bloom, associate director at creative staffing specialist Purple Consultancy.
Specialist language recruitment firm TEMA has promoted Charlotte Wall from resourcer to language recruitment consultant.
The proportion of accountancy contractors working in the public sector has declined from 44.2% to 38.6%, according to research by contractor services provider giant group.
Just 30.4% of contractors predict the public sector will produce the most job opportunities over the year, in comparison with 39.6% in Q3 2009.
One in five HR professionals are seeking a new job, according to research from Croner Reward.
The research also shows 46% of private sector and 13% of public sector respondents report unchanged salaries, while of those that had enjoyed an increase, the average award was 2%.
Executive search firm MJS Executive Search has successfully placed Scott Gulbransen as director of social media and digital content for casual dining chain Applebee’s.
Councils are increasingly seeking project managers and business analysts to oversee transformation programmes, according to Nicola Linkleter, executive director, public sector, Badenoch & Clark.
Despite public sector cuts, jobseekers have continued to search for jobs in the civil service, according to a report from social marketing agency Greenlight.
The latest report reveals the term ‘civil service jobs’ was searched for 33,100 times in September.
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