Most workers admit job market is tougher - survey

Almost half of all workers surveyed in a new study (47%) said they felt there were not enough jobs in their field while 26% said there are jobs but they feel more secure staying where they are in the present economic climate.

The survey by RecruitIreland.com showed more than half (53%) of all workers felt less secure in their jobs due to the economic downturn. Overall, 70% workers thought if they had to start looking for a new position tomorrow, they would find it difficult to find a new job.