London, UK (PRWeb UK) 2 November 2009 -- Figures from the Ashdown Group Jobs Index show it is one of the best performing sectors of the month.
Demand has been driven by a number of factors, including a recent
upsurge in online and search engine optimisation (SEO) positions.
Figures from data analyst firm IT Jobs Watch show the number of SEO
vacancies rose by a massive 50% year on year.
John Lynes, director of marketing recruitment agency
the Ashdown Group, said, "There has been a scramble for marketers with
a strong understanding of online marketing, as businesses of all sizes
wake up to the need to be found online."
Online jobs are booming as individuals spend increasing amounts of
time on the Internet. Shopping online has become the norm for many
people over the last five years as Internet retailers continue to
attract more consumers away from the high street. This trend is set to
continue, with experts predicting a strong Christmas performance for
online retailers. Online retail sales have grown by 14% year to date
according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
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