NEWS
Robert Walters Asia Job Index Q2 2011
2 September 2011

Singapore | Robert Walters published on 29 August 2011 its Asia Job Index for the second quarter of 2011. The Index tracks advertisement volumes for professional positions across the leading job boards and national newspapers in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.

KEY FINDINGS
Levels of job advertisements have increased across the region by 20.6% from Q1 to Q2
Significant year-on-year growth of 48% in job advertisements volumes across the region
Following a particularly strong first quarter, recruitment activities began to flatten towards the end of the quarter in some regions such as Hong Kong and Korea
In Malaysia, job advertisements rose 27.3% during the quarter as international companies set up operations in order to take advantage of the country's growth potential
Rising consumer confidence in Singapore resulted in an increased demand for retail, merchandising and design professionals
Demand for roles within property management rose across all regions, particularly in mainland China where job advertisements increased by 46% despite government action to curb property inflation
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has unsurprisingly affected recruitment advertising levels, with job advertisements declining by 7.3% from Q1 to Q2. However, IT and construction services recruitment have seen positive trends

For further information on the Asia Job Index, visit the www.asiajobindex.com.
Source : Robert Walters