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Exploring National Skills with 'Australian Jobs 2022'

This publication opens with advice on finding and applying for work and how to win a job once you have applied. 

This is followed by an exploration of skills emerging in the workforce as an increasing priority and the types of skills that can be transferred between different occupations.  

The second half of the publication provides an overview of Australia’s diverse labour markets, the story of COVID-19, its impact on the labour market and the subsequent recovery is detailed for each state and territory. 

Comprehensive analysis outlining employment opportunities across industries and occupations is also provided.

It is important to remember that the labour market can change quickly.  It isn’t easy to forecast future labour market conditions, and it isn’t recommended to base employment and training decisions solely  on predicted shortages. 

It is far better to train in an area in which you have an interest and aptitude than to choose a career solely based on expectations about future conditions.

Sometimes, though, while occupations can be in high demand, job seekers can still face significant competition for positions.  Conversely, employers sometimes have difficulty recruiting for occupations which have limited growth or are in decline.

Access the full publication here.  (Also reproduced on the Your Career website). 

Date posted Apr 13, 2023