Totaljobs.com has recently released its latest research into the public sector jobseeker. Conducted in February and March 2011, the research highlights the demographic of our public sector audience and illustrates the effects of recent sector budget cuts on the workforce.
The survey reveals:
- Who they are – what sectors they work in and what experience they have
- What attracts them to the sector
- How they start their job hunt
- How they feel the sector has changed in the last year
- The effect budget cuts have had on the sector
- How they feel about strike action
How to access the results
We have released two different ways to view the findings of the survey – a summary pdf for download and an infographic highlighting some of the key findings.
Download the pdf summary report
View the infographic
Summary of results
Here’s a few highlights from the research to whet your appetite!
- 52% of public sector jobseekers would consider strike action
- Nearly half have had a paycut in the last 12 months
- Relevant experience or knowledge is deemed the most important factor needed to secure a job in the public sector
- Over half would be willing to job share
- 70% feel that the public sector offers less job security than it did before the last election
- 8 out of 10 feel that recent job cuts within the sector are affecting morale
Find out more
Download the research summary or our infographic to find out more.
If you’d like to discuss the findings in more detail, please contact our public sector team on 020 7572 4226 or email mike.booker@totaljobs.com
