Job market stories

Indosat & Wadhwani launch AI training for Indonesian youth
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Indosat and Wadhwani Foundation launch AI training on myIM3 and bima+ apps to boost digital skills of Indonesian youth amid rising job market competition.

AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
2 days ago
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Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.

Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship
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Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
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Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
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Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.

Portman Partners invests in new data centre recruitment service
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Portman Partners has invested in Flint DC, a new recruitment service aimed at transforming hiring practices in the data centre industry.

LinkedIn unveils top Australian companies for 2025 careers
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LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list ranks ServiceNow as Australia's best workplace for career advancement, followed by Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank, Amazon, and Oracle.

Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.

New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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New Zealand's job market faces a daunting paradox: a 49% rise in applications contrasted with a 17% drop in job creation, intensifying competition for roles.

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.

Women returners aren’t a risk, we’re an untapped asset
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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This International Women's Day, we must challenge the stigma around women returners in the workforce and recognise their untapped potential.

AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Australian firms grapple with the influx of AI-generated resumes, spending nearly 10 days sorting through unsuitable applications for each job.

ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

ISACA introduces new credential for cybersecurity analysts
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) credential, offering cybersecurity analysts practical experience against evolving threats.

Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.

LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.