Commercial Finance People, recruitment consultants and contributors to ‘Report on Jobs’, a monthly publication produced by Markit and sponsored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG LLP (see excerpt below and link at page footer), report an increase in response from candidates with relevant experience for jobs posted, as well as an upturn in enquiries from candidates who had previously been reluctant to consider a move.  Whilst the latter seems to be the exception to the rule, there is a clear trend in improvement across the Banking & Commercial Finance sector.

Rise in candidate availability
Signs of a loosening job market were apparent in October as staff availability increased. Recruitment consultants indicated higher levels of availability for both permanent and temporary candidates.

Availability of permanent staff
The availability of staff to fill short-term vacancies rose for the first time in four months during October. Although modest, the rate of improvement was the sharpest since April.

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