Survey data is beginning to show an increase in the demand for permanent and temporary positions in the job market. The job survey ran by KPMG in February showed a sharp increase for permanent positions since?July 2007. Forty Three percent of companies said they are increasing permanent positions. Temporary billings from agencies are also slowly continuing to rise.? Vacancies have risen overall for five consecutive months.

The Clerical and Admin sector are in front when it comes to the demand for permanent?staff. But the IT sector is in a strong second place. Permanent salaries have also shown a growth, with a small increase for temp rates. This could be down to a skill shortage or the fact that candidates are now demanding more.

But there are still widespread fears of ?jobcuts for workers. Pay is still frozen as inflation rises, which means earning shrink in value. But it seems that you will be able to look on the bright side, if your a techie.