Job ads climb for third month as applications hit record highs
Job advertisements have climbed for a third consecutive month while applications per role have hit record highs, according to the latest Seek data.
Emma Hildesley··2 min read
Job ads climb for third month as applications hit record highs
Job advertisements have climbed for a third consecutive month while applications per role have hit record highs, according to the latest Seek data.
The combination points to a labour market where demand is slowly recovering but candidates still substantially outnumber vacancies.
Employers report large application volumes for advertised roles, lengthening hiring processes, while jobseekers describe a competitive market.
Economists say a sustained lift in advertising is an encouraging early signal, though it typically takes months to show up in employment figures.
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