Job vacancies surge during summer months but are down by 23% annually

Despite the precarious position of many companies due to the pandemic, there has been significant growth in a number of industries

Despite the precarious position of many companies due to the pandemic, there has been significant growth in a number of industries. File image.

There are nearly a quarter fewer job opportunities available now there was this time last year.

According to figures released by IrishJobs.ie, job vacancies are down by 23% in the third quarter of 2020, when compared to the same time last year.