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The upheaval of the pandemic has caused a shift in the workplace landscape. It has changed the way employees view their jobs and what they expect.

The pandemic has shaken-up the global workforce. In Australia, there are more job ads on SEEK than ever before, resulting in the great job boom.

In a competitive job market, employers need to think creatively to ensure they attract and retain the best talent. One recruiting tactic many are turning to is proactively targeting candidates, which can lead to employers considering whether to make a counter offer to keep their best talent.

It seems every generation is chasing a different priority when it comes to considering a role. And, in an increasingly tight labour market, knowing how to appeal to these different motivations can mean the difference between getting the right person for the job or not.

SEEK salary data reveals the top 20 fastest growing salaries in Australia, comparing pre-and post-Covid full-time wages.

Australia’s unemployment rate recently dipped below 4%. Post-election, the supply of workers should start to increase, but staff shortages will likely continue to be an issue in many industries and a serious challenge for Australia’s three biggest hiring industries: Trades & Services, Healthcare & Medical, and Hospitality & Tourism. 

We’re in the midst of a great job boom, with market conditions unlike anything we’ve experienced in recent years. COVID-19 has played a critical role in this shift, and its knock-on effects will be felt across the hiring market for the foreseeable future.

The current employment landscape looks markedly different from the pre-COVID climate. With more jobs available than ever before, we are firmly in the midst of Australia’s great job boom.