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Forget the traditional seasonal 'slow-down' in the job market this year, according to a leading recruitment firm.
Christmas 2007 will see no interruption for those wishing to recruit, or those looking to land a new job, according to specialist recruiter Hays.
"While the weeks leading up to Christmas are traditionally slower in terms of candidate and job flow, this year many companies plan to hire new staff in December," said Jason Walker, Regional Director of Hays in New Zealand.
"In an increasingly candidate-tight market, many employers want pre-holiday peace of mind, knowing they have the skills they require for the next year in place before Christmas", said Walker.
According to the Hays Salary Survey , most confidence is coming from the engineering industry, where 75 per cent of employers expect to increase their permanent staff levels. This is followed by operations (64 per cent) then distribution (62 per cent).
