Are jobs like UX/UI really in demand?
We are told there is a skills shortage but are employers actually struggling to fill these roles? If they were would they not be offering jobs to people quicker? The frustration of people who have taken bootcamps and courses only to find they cannot be hired is clear.
Vacancies vs Time to fill vacancies, by sector
Bar height = total current vacancies. Colour = avg. days to fill (friction) — red is fast/hot, off-white is slow. Click a bar to see active listings.
It appears that design and construction roles are taking notably longer than other sectors to fill roles.
It appears that green jobs are in high demand and are quickly filled, but there are not many green jobs on offer.
How long it takes to fill vacancies, by sector
Each dot represents a sector, with horizontal position showing average time to fill (friction). Size and color indicate the number of vacancies.
Salary by sector
Average salary across all job listings per sector, calculated from salary ranges. Click a dot to see active listings.
| Category | Vacancies | Days to fill | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 27 | 29.0d | £53,642 |
| Software/Tech | 70 | 56.7d | £67,061 |
| Design | 11 | 143.2d | £41,978 |
| Engineering | 113 | 66.4d | £53,741 |
| Construction | 57 | 75.5d | £43,057 |
| Health | 97 | 50.6d | £41,112 |
| Education | 58 | 106.2d | £46,445 |
| Finance | 81 | 39.0d | £47,402 |
| Legal | 86 | 29.4d | £54,672 |
| Legacy (Tourism/Retail) | 74 | 23.0d | £27,924 |