The number of job vacancies increased slightly compared to a year ago

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The number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 33,200 from July last year. Altogether, there were 49,200 unfilled vacancies in July, which is 1,000 more than a year ago.

At the end of July, there were a total of 339,200 unemployed jobseekers. This is 33,200 more than a year earlier and 8,300 more than the previous month. However, 7,400 fewer unemployment spells began than a year ago. 

At the end of July, a total of 18,900 people were fully laid off, which is 2,000 fewer than in July last year and 1,500 more than the previous month. Nationwise, the total number of laid off individuals (including those working shorter hours) was 27,800 at the end of July, which is 1,000 fewer than a year earlier. 

In July, there were 128,800 long-term unemployed individuals, or individuals who had been unemployed for at least one year without interruption. This is 30,200 more than a year earlier. 

There were 27,200 newly announced vacancies, which is 2,200 more than in July of the previous year.

The figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Development and Administrative Services Centre (KEHA Centre).

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