Manufacturing candidates 'are less active'

There is currently less activity among sales recruitment candidates in the manufacturing sector, according to one industry expert.

Julie Anderson, senior talent acquisition specialist for European supply chain and operations at Coca-Cola Enterprises, told Recruiter that, as the country emerges from economic downturn, it is clear that people are valuing their job security and so are less likely to be actively seeking new roles.

"This can affect the calibre of candidates available, and therefore we are taking a more proactive approach, particularly at senior levels," she explained.

Her comments follow the publication of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG Report on Jobs, which drew on original survey data provided by consultancies and showed that recruitment demand remains strong, particularly in the manufacturing and construction sector.

Commenting on the report, Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, said the increased demand is an indication of the continuing recovery in the private and manufacturing sector.

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Source: The Sales Engineer News