There is also less demand for people in delivery, pubs and restaurants
Vacancies for jobs in travel, teaching and construction increased in recent weeks, research has shown. But sectors including healthcare, nursing, hospitality and logistics posted fewer vacancies.
Adzuna said the total number of job vacancies across the UK fell last month for the first time in four months. The jobs site said its study suggested that the recovery reported over the spring has gone into reverse.
Andrew Hunter of Adzuna, said: “July’s numbers are a step backwards, not a blip. The annual vacancy decline got worse for the first time since January, and (the number of) jobseekers per vacancy are now higher than they were a year ago.
“The graduate job market also keeps setting new lows, which tells us employers still haven’t found a reason to open up hiring at that level. It isn’t all bad news. Teaching, travel and trade & construction are still adding roles, and manufacturing is now doing the same too.
“But that’s a short list, and everyone outside of these sectors is having a harder time than they were three months ago.”
