The UK saw a 9.8% growth in vacancies in September compared to the previous month, according to the latest data from job site CV-Library.

The data suggests that the labour market is remaining resilient in the face of a potential Brexit backlash.

CV-Library states that key sectors for job growth during this period were seen in the retail (11.6%), legal (11.3%) and agriculture (10.2%) industries. Meanwhile, some major UK cities saw above-average growth with Glasgow and Sheffield ranking as the top 10 cities for job growth in September compared to the previous month.

“It’s great to see that business confidence is high, especially given ongoing uncertainty across the UK,” Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said. “September is always a busier month for recruitment, as many businesses get back into the swing of things post-summer and it’s clear that organisations are determined to keep the economy moving by taking on more talent.”

According to the data, applications were also up last month, rising by 10% month-on-month. Alongside this, average advertised salaries in the UK now stand at £32,253; a 2% increase from the previous year, with the highest increases witnessed in Wales (5.8%) and Scotland (4.9%).

“In order to remain competitive and attract great talent, businesses are recognising the need to offer fair salaries and not allow pay to stagnate as we navigate our way through unpredictable times post-Brexit,” Biggins said. “It’s clearly paying off, as applications are keeping pace with business demand, providing reassurance to candidates and putting many organisations in a positive position as we approach the run-up to Christmas.”