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20%
More Job Opportunities Expected In 2010
If the expectations and projections for 2010
are realized, the year could start off with
more job opportunities and growth in the
economy. A recent study by Manpower of 620
Costa Rican businesses reveals that 26% will
be looking to hire more staff in the new
year.
The hiring boom in the first quarter of the
new year is expected to pick up the decrease
between October and December of this year.
Of the interviewed, Manpower says that only
6% said they would be laying off staff, that
would leave a positive job situation of 20%.
The study also revealed that 67% of the
businesses will be maintaining a hold on
their hiring.
Alicia del Río, manager for Manpower, said
that Heredia may experience more job
opportunities than the other provinces and
that there is a great expectation that the
employment situation will improve in Limón.
The areas of job opportunities is expected
in agriculture, fishing, mining, commerce,
services and transport, while construction
and manufacturing may see a drop or lower
expectations for job opportunities.
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