With just over a week to go until the general election, political party manifestos have been getting released almost on a daily basis, with all of the major organisations saying they will boost employment as the recession recedes. As with any run–up to voting, a lot of these documents are promising big things, but when it comes to executive careers, who will be the ones to deliver?
Last week I got the chance to talk to David Kidney, Labour MP for Stafford and Junior Minister with the Department of Energy and Climate Change, to get his views on how his party will stop unemployment levels climbing and generate more opportunities for high–profile jobseekers.
Many opinion polls are predicting a Conservative government to be elected on May 6th, but Mr Kidney knows a little bit about usurping the Tories, having beaten none other than current leader David Cameron to the Stafford seat in 1997. His victory was a big one for Labour as the constituency had previously been predominantly Conservative.
Commenting on the Labour Party's aims for the future, he said the organisation will be taking a "more active role" in the employment market. "We will be directing more help towards companies in areas where there is going to be growth in jobs, such as the low–carbon economy, manufacturing [and] the life sciences," he remarked. According to the politician, unemployment levels have peaked and there are now good indications that vacancies are continuing to rise in a range of sectors.
More importantly, he highlighted what a Labour government will do for executive candidates searching for top–level positions. "In terms of wanting there to be good–quality jobs throughout the economy and throughout the country, we are very keen on stimulating each region of the economy," Mr Kidney explained. It is important that there isn't a skills exodus in the country, he added, so developing high–profile opportunities in all areas is particularly vital.
His comments may be encouraging news for some of you who are hoping the general election may invigorate the jobs market.
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