Market Insight – Comirse China 2023 Q4 Recruitment Trends Report

January 10, 2024
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In the ever-changing business landscape, the recruitment market encounters challenges. After adjustments, we enter Q4, reflecting on 2023’s ups and downs. Some industries faced unexpected challenges, yet others found opportunities in recruitment. As we navigate these shifts, we focus on understanding job market trends.

 

Highlighting Excellence

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Average Salary Distribution

 

Amid a macro environment emphasizing cost reduction and efficiency improvement, the overall compensation level increased in the fourth quarter, bringing forth numerous high-quality job opportunities. For outstanding talents, companies also demonstrated more generous compensation to encourage their recruitment.

 

Decoding the Active Sectors in the Recruitment

The three most active industries in recruiting during the fourth quarter were:

  1. Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology
  2. Electronics Technology/Semiconductors/Integrated Circuits
  3. Mobile Internet

 

The fourth-quarter recruitment activities showed a clear trend of industry concentration, indicating strong market and talent demand. These three industries’ active recruitment provides job seekers with abundant opportunities in cutting-edge fields, deserving attention and exploration.

 

High-Paying Positions Exploration

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Top 5 Industries with the highest average fixed annual salary positions

 

Various industries demonstrated relatively high average fixed annual salary levels, providing professionals with a diverse range of compensation choices. Each field also highlighted the fierce competition for top-tier talent, reflecting the importance and attractiveness of high-quality professionals.

 

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Top 3 positions by functions

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