For jobseekers across Asia, the message from APAC companies is clear: we want YOU! As HR continues to focus on retaining top talent, the search has also spread outward, with organisations increasingly seeking to attract qualified professionals through advertising.
The number of advertisements for professional positions from all over Asia has risen by almost 10% in just the short span between the second and third quarters of this year, according to the latest Robert Walters Asia Job Index. Leading the pack is Singapore, with a stunning increase of over 16.1% in the number of jobs advertised, followed by mainland China and Japan, with growths of 10.5% and 10.4% respectively. Such a significant jump in advertisements suggests a major improvement in business confidence within these regions and with this confidence comes demand for professional talent.
In Hong Kong, the Index examined advertisement growth by sector. By far the largest growth was seen with adverts targeting compliance professionals, with an overwhelming increase of over 17% between quarters. With the government supporting more initiatives with infrastructure projects, such as the Hong Kong—Zhuhai—Macao Bridge, positions related to engineering and surveying also saw significant increases of over 6%; a similar growth rate was seen within the property management space as the government continues spending on housing projects.
Overall growth in advertising for professional positions has been steady between the second and third quarters, the Index shows, with the peak for recruitment advertising in Hong Kong in September.
Paul Arkwright
Publisher
