As of Monday the 21st August 2023 the major UK job boards are showing huge numbers of job vacancies in Manchester. Is this the sign of a growing confidence in the economy?
| Job Boards | Jobs in Manchester |
|---|---|
| Indeed | 38,634 |
| Totaljobs | 3,501 |
| Reed | 12,872 |
Smaller specialist job boards like @JIM are also gaining relevance as candidates are struggling with searches to reach the real vacancies they can apply for.
The best advice for the modern person looking for the right next step is to filter before looking, ask yourself the following checklist of 5 questions:
- What sort of company do I want to work for?
- Where do I want to work?
- What work patterns best suit my life circumstances today?
- What pay and benefits am I currently worth and am I looking for?
- Is my CV and covering letter ready if I find the ideal vacancy?
The general feedback from employers is that too many candidates are coming to interviews online under prepared! The key message from employers is we have vacancies but we need people to demonstrate they want to work for our company.
