A Tougher Month
📈 In October 2024, the freelance and consultancy market in the Nordics saw a slight dip of 3.4% in available assignments compared to October 2023. At the same time the number of available consultants saw a clear uptick. It’s clearly been a bit tougher this month for many.
Certain roles went against the trend, such as operations technicians, system administrators, and DevOps specialists, which saw increased demand. On the flip side, system developers dropped by 5% compared to October last year. Project managers also declined a bit, which we often view as a cautionary signal since it can impact other roles in the longer term. Engineers saw a slight downward turn as well.
Geographically, we aren’t noticing any major shifts. Assignments in major cities decreased very slightly, but nothing significant enough to draw conclusions from.
🤳🏃 This photo, taken (as always) on a run, shows the "rauk" Jungfrun on northwestern Gotland – the tallest one on this stunning island! If you’re ever out running on Gotland, I also recommend the trails around southern Gotland and Sudret, where I’ve made some special memories. 😂
