Jobs in sustainability, cyber security and sales are on the rise in Europe, according to LinkedIn data. – Copyright Canva
By Giulia Carbonaro • Updated: 18/01/2023
Hiring has started slowing down in Europe, making it harder for some of those hoping to swap their current jobs for a new one this year to find a suitable role.
The labour market had recently been quite good for workers, with plenty of job openings and little competition. But as the economic situation in Europe remains uncertain amid the war in Ukraine and the ongoing cost of living and energy crises, many companies have been forced into hiring freezes.
It’s bad news for the 57 per cent of professionals in Europe who are considering changing jobs in 2023, according to new research by LinkedIn, the online professional networking platform.
Still, there are bright spots in the labour market where new job opportunities have opened up in recent years, as shown by its latest ‘Jobs on the Rise’ list
