Market Insights

February 2013

Job Seeker Behaviour: Candidate

Source: Greythorn Candidate Survey

Most IT candidates are

open to changing jobs with

90% keeping an eye on

opportunities. This

represents potential for

significant candidate

movement as the market

stabilises and highlights a

large passive candidate

pool.

Hiring Intentions

Source: Greythorn Client Survey

What are your hiring intentions over the next 12 months?

Surprisingly, positive

hiring intentions from

38% of Managers due to

growth, workload and

projects. Budget

adjustments account for

70% of expected

workforce reductions.

Recruitment Process Time Lines

Candidates report that the recruitment process has

taken longer, would you agree with this?

Source: Greythorn Client Survey

Speed to hire when part

of a quality selection

process can be the

cheapest comparative

advantage in sourcing

quality resources.

ICT Placements by Industry

Source: Skills Match IT Contracting & Recruitment Association

Banking and finance has recovered. Utilities, Energy and

Mining have increased. Government and Telco have

dropped significantly.

Contract vs Perm Placements

Source: Greythorn Database