There is still increasing interest amongst job-seekers to find new roles as applications continue to rise in almost every industry. If you want to narrow your job search, check out where the opportunities are.
Are you thinking about looking for your next job? You’re not alone. Research from SEEK reveals that 40% of candidates are looking to change jobs in the next 6 months. For 37% of people, their main motivation to shift is for a new challenge, while 34% are looking for a fresh start. Whether you're seeking a new challenge or a fresh start, it might just be time for a change.Job ads decreased -4.7% month-on month in April. This is likely due to the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, however volumes have fluctuated between month-on-month increases and decreases since the beginning of the year.
Applications per job ad, which have been rising steadily for over 18 months, jumped 8.6% in March, and have grown 70.9% over the past year.
By exploring the most in-demand industries and job roles, you can not only discover potential openings but also gain valuable insights to steer your job search in the right direction.
*Applications per job ad are recorded with a one-month lag. The data referred to in this report refers to February data.
Consulting & Strategy is the highest growth industry The Consulting & Strategy industry has seen the highest growth in job ads over the last 7 weeks, with an increase of 5.8%. |
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