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View All NewsSwitzerland – Michael Page Swiss Job Index records increase in job ads of 15.2% in October
The Michael Page Swiss Job Index recorded an increase in advertised jobs of 15.2% in October 2018 when compared to the same period last year.
The Index measures the number of advertised vacancies on company sites throughout Switzerland.
On a month-to-month basis, advertised jobs grew by 2.2% in October. Accountants led the growth in advertised jobs with a monthly increase of 11.4%. Advertised jobs in the German-speaking region, which accounts for 9 out of 10 advertised jobs, grew by 2.2%. At the same time, advertised jobs in the Swiss Romande increased by 2.4%.
Nicolai Mikkelsen, Executive Director, Michael Page commented, “Switzerland is currently experiencing a boost in accounting, financial, taxation advisory and management support roles to help with the year-end requirements and planning for 2019. In addition, demand for specialists across most industries continues to be strong.”
| Job Categories |
Monthly Growth (Sept. 2018 – Oct. 2018) |
Year-on-Year Growth (Oct. 2017 – Oct 2018) |
| 1. Accountants | 11.4% | 7.2% |
| 2. Facility Managers | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 3. IT Support Specialists | 7.5% | 36.5% |
| 4. HR Specialists | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| 5. Finance Specialists | 7.1% | 8.5% |
The East region recorded the highest monthly (5.4%) regional growth, followed by Zurich (2.2%).
| Regions |
Monthly Growth (Sept. 2018 – Oct. 2018) |
Year-on-Year Growth (Oct. 2017 – Oct 2018) |
| East (AI, AR, GL, GR, SG, SH, TG) | 5.4% | 14.5% |
| Zurich (ZH) | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Mid (BE, FR, JU, NE, SO) | 1.9% | 20.5% |
| Lake Geneva (GE, VD, VS) | 1.5% | 17.3% |
| Central (LU, NW, OW, SZ, UR, ZG) | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| North (AG, BL, BS) | 1.1% | 11.8% |