A survey of 2,602 global job hunters has revealed that Scotland would be there first choice to relocate to in the UK. TalentScotland.com, the website offering advice, support and vacancy information for people looking to relocate to Scotland has today published findings which found that 49 percent picked Scotland compared to 44 percent that chose England.
A considerable number of respondents (93 percent) were from outside the UK, with 58 percent from Europe, 10 percent from Asia and 8 percent from North America. 86 percent of those surveyed said they would consider relocating to Scotland with those aged between 25-44 most willing to move.
Hazel Sinclair, Head of TalentScotland, commenting on the findings said:
ìI am not surprised that so many jobseekers see Scotland as highly desirable place to relocate. Not only do we have a wealth of great jobs across a wide range of sectors, but we have all the additional quality of life aspects, such as world class schools and universities, affordable housing, a distinct and welcoming culture and the amazing Scottish countryside on our doorstep.
ìIt is encouraging to find that most people felt job satisfaction to be more important than salary with 81percent rating job satisfaction as fairly important or extremely important compared to 79 percent for salary.
ìTalentScotland provides a fantastic service for those looking to relocate and has already helped hundreds of registered users to get a job and settle in Scotland.î
When considering a career change and relocation respondents believed the following to be important:
74% local education services
66% house prices
52% culture and shopping
51% access to the outdoors
Scotland is 1st choice for global jobseekers looking to work in the UK
A survey of 2,602 global job hunters has revealed that Scotland would be there first choice to relocate to in the UK
