Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers Ratio of September Hits 1.42

REPORT2016/09/30

Demands for IT Related Jobs Increases. Due to the Increase of IT, IT Security, and Consultant Job Openings.

Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers Ratio of September Hits 1.42

Daijob Global Recruiting Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Human Holdings Co., Ltd. headed by Mr. Yuji Shinohara, has summarized the Job Openings to Job-Seekers Ratio of September 2016.

※The Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers Ratio is a calculation of the supply-demand balance between job openings which require business conversation level in at least 2 languages and the number of job-seekers who are equipped with that ability (No. of Job Openings / No. of Job Seekers). A high ratio indicates that there is a high number of jobs available for a low number of job-seekers.

◆Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers Ratio by Occupation

By looking in to the Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers ratio by occupation, “Medical/Pharmaceuticals/Bio/Materials/Food” takes first place with an increase of 2.27 points with a ratio of 4.62. Next, “Consulting” increases by 1.77 points with a ratio of 4.00. Lastly, “Finance and Accounting” decreases by 2.67 points with a ratio of 3.58.

The reason behind “Medical/Pharmaceuticals/Bio/Materials/Food” having such a high ratio this month is due to the 47% increase of job seekers within this occupation. Next, “Consulting” joins the Top 3 for the first time since 2013 and hits record high. Especially, IT System Consulting, IT Security Consulting, and IT Consulting (Others) have record high amount of job openings. As the number of job openings within “Consulting” is 137% compared to last month and with the number of job-seekers is 76% which is the secret behind the high ratio. Lastly, “Finance/Accounting” has only 68% of job openings compared to last month but joins the Top 3 for 2 months straight.

◆Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers Ratio by Industry

By looking into the Global Job Openings to Job-Seekers by industry, “Agriculture/Mining” takes first place with an increase of 1.96 points with a ratio of 2.69. Next, “Manufacturing” increases by 0.91 points with a ratio of 2.62. Lastly, “Finance/Insurance” increases by 0.74 points with a ratio of 2.48.

Regarding “Agriculture/Mining” the number of job increases to 250% compared to last month, however, the number of job seekers decreases to 68%. For “Manufacturing” the number of job openings increases to 131% while the number of job seekers decreases to 85%. In addition, the number of job openings in “Finance/Insurance” increases to 112% and the number of job seekers decrease to 78%. The industries taking the Top 3 position for September all have an increase for job openings, but a decrease with the number of job-seekers. Which is the causes the ratio of job openings to increase.

For a more detailed report, click here (Japanese only) → 2016年9月度グローバル転職求人倍率

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