Good morning, Europe. Thursday brings a cautiously brighter signal from Britain’s jobs market and a quick way to take stock of your next move.
Reuters morning read: Permanent hiring in the UK grew at its fastest pace in four years during September, according to a KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation survey reported by Reuters. The permanent placements index rose to 50.9 from 50.5 in August—its highest since September 2022, with readings above 50 indicating growth. It is an encouraging sign after a long slowdown, though the survey is an early indicator rather than the full official labour-market picture.
Read more: Reuters: UK labour market shows more signs of recovery in September
Useful this morning: Considering a change of role or simply trying to describe your strengths more clearly? The National Careers Service has a free 40-question skills assessment. It takes roughly five to ten minutes, suggests career areas to explore, and gives you a reference code so you can return later. Treat the suggestions as a starting point, then compare the linked job profiles, qualifications, pay and progression routes.
Read more: National Careers Service: Discover your skills and careers
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