Press Release: 200,000 take part in EU Job Days

The EU Job Days, which took place simultaneously in 230 towns and cities around Europe from 24 September 2007 for 10 days, have attracted more than 200,000 participants. Jobseekers and employers have come into direct contact at 500 diverse events, ranging from recruitment fairs to seminars and lectures on job mobility. The Brussels event, which took place at the European Commission's headquarters, attracted 10,000 jobseekers. Meanwhile, EURES – the EU's Job Mobility Portal – now hosts 1.4 million vacancies, an increase of 40% over last year.