“It's clear that uncertainty surrounding the general election and our future in the European Union has affected employers’ confidence, with many putting their hiring plans on hold over the past few months. Indeed, our own data supports this, with job vacancies dropping by 11.8% month-on-month in November.
"Now that the Conservative party has a dominating presence in Parliament, we can expect some serious movement with Brexit and hope that the job market will pick back up again in time for the new year; especially as January is usually a busier time for recruitment."