China job seekers can expect more of the same

Prospects for job seekers on the Chinese mainland are expected to remain favorable in the second quarter of this year, according to the Q2 2013 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released on March 12.

Among the 4,023 interviewed employers, 21 percent expect to increase their staffing levels in the second quarter, while only 3 percent plan to decrease the number of employees. And 41 percent of Chinese employers plan to "wait and see," with no intentions to change hiring levels in the quarter ahead.

The Manpower Group research reveals Chinese employers expect to grow staffing levels in all six industry sectors and all nine regions. Opportunities for job seekers are expected to improve by modest margins for the second consecutive quarter and China's net employment outlook of more than 18 percent is 3 percentage points stronger on a quarterly basis and remains relatively stable year-on-year.