Online jobs firm reports increase in recruitment to tourism and construction

The number of jobs being advertised online in the first three months of 2014 has increased by 5% on the same time last year.

IrishJobs.ie reports a 2% rise on the previous quarter, and the fourth quarter showing growth.

The greatest increases are seen in the tourism and engineering sectors, up 17%; construction, architecture and property, up 16%; and production and manufacturing, up 11%.

Other areas which saw a rise are accountancy and finance, as well as science, pharmaceuticals and food.

Sectors which saw a decrease in jobs advertised are customer service and call centres, down 13%, and retailing and wholesaling, down 10%.