March 25, 2021
The number of advertised positions in Switzerland rose by 2.9% in March 2021 compared to February 2021, according to the current Michael Page Swiss Job Index.
The Romandy region led the way with a monthly growth in advertised positions of 5.6%. The highest monthly growth was seen in IT, marketing and communication, finance and accounting, planning and logistics, and project management.
The German-speaking region, which accounts for 9 out of 10 advertised positions, recorded a monthly growth of 1.9%.
| Top job categories |
Monthly growth (February 2021 – March 2021) |
Growth since the beginning of the year (January 2021 – March 2021) |
| 1. Software developer | + 14.1% | + 24.4% |
| 2. Marketing and communication specialists | + 8.2% | + 17.7% |
| 3. Planning and logistics specialists | + 7.2% | + 20.8% |
| 4. Accountants and financial controllers | + 5.9% | + 14.0% |
| 5. Project and interim managers | + 4.1% | + 9.5% |
Nicolai Mikkelsen, Executive Director of Michael Page, said, “A fast and effective talent acquisition program where it is clear what the company stands for, its culture and flexible working conditions are key factors in attracting talent in these growth sectors. This is especially the case if salaries have stagnated since the beginning of the pandemic. “
All regions recorded positive growth. The Lake Geneva region (GE, VD, VS) drove growth in French-speaking Switzerland. The growth in advertised positions was mainly due to the Central and Eastern regions in German-speaking countries.
| Regions |
Monthly growth (February 2021 – March 2021) |
Growth since the beginning of the year (January 2021 – March 2021) |
| Lake Geneva (GE, VD, VS) | + 5.6% | + 9.3% |
| Central (LU, NW, OW, SZ, UR, ZG) | + 4.1% | + 7.4% |
| East (AI, AR, GL, GR, SG, SH, TG) | + 3.3% | + 6.3% |
| Middle (BE, FR, JU, NE, SO) | + 2.9% | + 7.1% |
| Zurich (ZH) | + 1.9% | + 5.0% |
| North (AG, BL, BS) | + 1.3% | + 6.6% |
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