London remains the most popular destination for jobseekers worldwide, ahead of New York and Sydney, but will face growing competition as the contest to attract the most talented staff intensifies, according to new research.
Twenty-two per cent opted for the capital, compared with 16 per cent for New York and 12 per cent for Sydney, in a survey of 66,000 employees from 40 countries commissioned by totaljobs.com, a recruitment website, and international partners.
The most popular country was the US, cited by 52 per cent, followed by the UK with 47 per cent and Canada with 43 per cent. The research found that, in spite of the attraction of metropolitan hubs, it was country rather than city that was of greater importance to two-thirds of jobseekers.