Increase in skilled positions available

There has been a small rise in the number of professional jobs available compared to last year, according to the Morgan McKinley Irish Employment Monitor.

Compared to this month last year, there has been a 6% increase in the number of professional job opportunities, while the number of people seeking professional employment has fallen by a quarter.

While compared to last year, the figures are positive, there has been a hiring slowdown as companies approach the Christmas period, with a fall of 10% in the number of new professional vacancies in November when compared to October.