Rise in graduate demand in Scotland - graduate jobs

Graduates looking for work will be pleased to hear that demand for staff in Scotland increased last month.

New bank data shows that more companies are looking for both temporary and permanent staff.

IT and computing firms are said to be most in need of workers, while blue-collar sectors show the lowest demand, according to Bank of Scotland's report on jobs.

The bank also said it noted "solid" rises in both salaries and wages, and that "candidate availability" grew at its quickest rate for five months.

Chief economist Donald MacRae said: "This latest report on jobs shows further improvement in the Scottish labour market, with both permanent and temporary appointments increasing.

"Permanent placements remained above the long-running series average, however at a weaker rate than that recorded last month.

"The barometer has now been above the equivalent index for the UK for five consecutive months.

"Demand for both temporary and permanent staff increased strongly.

"This latest report on jobs shows a further improvement in Scottish labour market conditions in August."