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INDUSTRY NEWS More applications to engineering roles, as pay and job opportunities improve Candidates appear to be growing in confi dence, despite looming political uncertainty, making now an ideal time to hire Are you looking to ramp up your hiring efforts as Brexit pressure eases? Well, according to the latest job market report from CV- Library, the UK’s leading independent job board, it’s defi nitely a good time. In fact, applications for new engineering jobs have increased by a promising 12.9% month-on-month. increased by 18.5% year-on-year. Indeed, the findings, which analysed job market data from October 2019 and compared it with findings from September 2019 and October 2018, found that applications to engineering jobs also A probable cause for this surge in applications could be down to the fact that salaries for new engineering roles increased by 1.2% month-on-month and an even bigger 5.1% year-on-year. Lee Biggins, founder and CEO of CV-Library, comments: “Engineering is a crucial part of the UK’s economy and it’s positive to see this sector perform so well in our latest job market report. Candidates are clearly responding to the market strength and with the country now facing a significant break between any likely conclusion to Brexit, it appears to be a positive time to hire. “That being said, it is important for employers to remain wary. We know that this industry is suffering from a major skills shortage and while applications are up, the result of the upcoming general election could have a huge impact on the job market and our future in the EU.” LIVE 2020 As well as this, the amount of engineering jobs on offer rose by 10.5% month-on-month and a smaller 0.3% year-on-year, suggesting that companies across the sector are regaining faith in their hiring efforts once more. Biggins continues: “While many companies are tempted to wind down in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year, it’s a good opportunity to get ahead with your hiring plans. The promise of higher pay is driving applications up right now, but it’s important to evaluate and assess the suitability of a candidate before offering them a bumper new pay packet. “Set up a structured, fair and thorough hiring process to give you the best possible chance of making a great hire. Rushing or cutting corners can do more harm than good, and it can increase your chances of letting good candidates slip through the cracks.” Visit: www.cv-library.co.uk - we have everything covered Surface World Live 2020 will be returning to Hall 11 at the NEC in Birmingham. The next show will be held on the 18th & 19th March 2020. If you are interested in booking a stand then call Nigel Bean on 01442 826826 or send him an email at [email protected] 32 NOVEMBER 2019 read online: www.surfaceworld.com