Jobs growth set to continue: Robert Half
Jobs growth in Australia's financial services sector is set to continue in 2016 giving employees a wealth of employment options.
Financial services recruitment firm, Robert Half, reported that 55,000 new roles were created in the second half of 2015, in the financial services and insurance sectors.
Robert Half director, Andrew Morris, forecast that financial services businesses would continue to grow in 2016 creating more opportunities for employees, following the publication of Australian Bureau of Statistics figures reporting a 14 per cent increase in jobs in the November 2015 quarter compared with the corresponding period on 2014, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
"2016 looks to be a strong start for those looking to enter the market or find a new role in finance as the last six months has seen significant growth in new roles right across the finance market," Morris said. "Despite the increase in jobs across the sector, companies still find it challenging to source financial talent. It is a great time though for people looking to start their careers in accounting or finance roles."
"Companies are also looking to ensure their employees have the softer skills to complement their finance and accounting strengths - the ability to analyse the results, strong leadership and communication skills and develop new business opportunities."
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Nicholas O'Donoghue
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