Budgets and competitionThe most common challenges facing our clients and candidates in 2013 are around budgets and competition. Competition for roles is still high and quality candidates are still getting picked up quickly, however candidates often have to go the extra mile to secure an offer. Candidates are also being very pragmatic in the current climate by looking at longer term roles rather than shorter term roles with financial gains.GrowthThe growth opportunities in financial services in 2013 will be across the board in both contract and permanent roles. With confidence starting to creep back into the market, we are starting to see more ‘new’ roles rather than roles that are to replace leavers. In financial services marketing, we are likely to see growth in digital roles, as well as more traditional areas of marketing as businesses start to spend more on branding, campaigns and events, which have all been lacking investment over the past 18 months.We have identified three likely trends for early 2013:Permanent and contract recruitment will continue to rise as headcount numbers start to increaseDigital marketing will increase as it grows within the marketMarketing will be built around analysis and insightMarketingLinksAbout usSalary comparison toolTestimonialsJobs in ScotlandBrowse for jobsNews and updatesLinksOwn your digital presence: review sitesMarketing and digital: Combatting the skills gaps in a candidate-led marketHow might GDPR affect different business functions?Drive your brand image: take control of your marketing messagingHow to successfully transfer between marketing sectorsMeet Britain’s Future BoardInterview with Lyn MacDonald, Marketing & Sales Director at G1 GroupMarketing recruitment in 2015Interview with Fiona Harvey formerly Director of Corporate Communications with …PageGroup ladies event – From the boardroom to the shop floorMarket update July 2015 - marketing recruitmentInterview with top strategic marketer, Helen Warren-PiperInterview with Mark Davis, former Marketing Director at Brown-FormanDigital content jobs and demand in the NorthIs interim recruitment back?Marketing jobs in the MidlandsGreen shoots in the recruitment of executive marketing professionals?Insight and adviceLinks10 Marketing skills driving the industry forward in 2018How to properly assess your marketing candidates in an interviewAre automation and artificial intelligence changing the way companies market th…Employee satisfaction: the key to attracting top talent and retaining customersCustomers first: the growth of customer experience as a specialismThe evolving roles of marketing professionalsIs a degree better than work experience?Career development in marketing: postgraduate degreesBuilding an inclusive workforce Why hiring managers should think outside the box when recruitingBenefiting from the ‘ultra mindset’ in the workplaceThe skills you need to stay competitiveMarketing and the modern law firmTop tips for recruitment in a candidate-driven marketHow to get a great job in the not-for-profit sectorCareer advice - the curse of the employer 'buy back'CVs for temp and contract rolesCompany branding - use it to attract talentIs sector experience really essential?Freelance and contractsThe importance of digital skills for marketersThe value of CIM accreditationConsidering an interim role in marketing?Eight tips to start your social media careerInterim marketing managers tell allThe benefits of working on a contract in marketing