Competition for the job of processing the sorted waste is coming not just from other waste companies but also from technology companies that think they can transform this trash into higher-value materials.

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The depressed job market means that competition for low-skill positions is fierce, as young dropouts compete with older and better-educated workers who are being pushed down the jobs ladder.

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Keep in mind that the competition for government jobs is fierce, as it is for any job these days.

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However, the part of the UK that has seen the greatest increase in competition is Scotland, where 16 people apply for every job - up from nine in 2010.

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He is also in the running for the job on a permanent basis, but is expected to face competition from the likes of Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody and Dav Whatmore of Bangladesh.

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Regionally, competition is at a peak in the South East, with 33 applicants on average for every job, in contrast with East Anglia where only 10 apply for each job.

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"Paul has done a great job coaching his guys on the investment side of things, and there is a lot more competition for these deals now, " he adds.

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