Which sectors are recording growth in hiring intentions?

Heading into November 2009, a number of trends in hiring intentions are emerging. The superannuation sector continues to be the strongest sector in the financial services field for hiring intentions. Being a mandated industry, staff are required regardless of whether economic conditions are poor, neutral, buoyant or booming. There is of course significant variation in  demand. Within super, marketing and communications continues to be the area recording strongest growth. Corporate governance and compliance are still relatively strong and funds are also increasing their search for in-house financial advisors. Senior management opportunities are gradually recovering but 2010 should see a return to confidence. Hiring intentions have generally tracked the status of investment returns (with a lag period of 5-6 months) during my 13 years as a recruitment consultant in the superannuation industry, and 2010 is unlikely to be any different. The return to positive investment returns (for now..) is very encouraging.