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THE number of jobs up for grabs in the Capital is said to have soared to levels not seen since the “boom years”.
New figures show that 9115 new jobs were advertised over October and November, which was 28 per cent higher than the same period of last year and higher than any of the previous four years.
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However, many of the jobs are also likely to be seasonal work in shops, restaurants and hotels over the Christmas period.
There were warnings today that the city’s economy remains fragile, with the number of people signing on as unemployed continuing to rise.
Ah. Bit of a snag there.
I would be astonished if many of the 1000 or so who left our place in last 12 months have found permanent jobs.
Loads of contract jobs, many on good money, but short term and easy to drop if necessary.
So, do I believe things are booming? Erm, nope.
those haedline figures look great
however i would like to know how many(if any) were full time positions
However, there were 11,171 people in Edinburgh claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance last month, which was 11 per cent higher than November 2010.
Hmm. Doesn't seem very high. With the qualifier that some folk may be on incapacity, disability, etc. and unable to work.
Edinburgh's population: 486,120
If we assume that the working age population is in line with Scottish average (though it could be greater or lesser), ie. 65.4% of the total, then that is 317,922 folk of a suitable age to work.
11,171 unemployed and seeking work is just 3.5% of that.
I assume it is higher than that, maybe twice, given the provisos above. There are also the "economically inactive" folk like stay at home parents, students, early retirees, folk who don't want a job, etc. who don't show up as unemployed, but are of working age.
They and the long term sick or disabled add up to a whopping 25.1% of the working age population in the city, or 85,200 in 2010.
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