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WHO WE ARE
JOBSEEKER BY AGE JOBSEEKER BY STATESpotJobs is an online job board with a core focus on permanent and flexible employment opportunities.
We’re here to help over 1M Job seekers with a job, career and education opportunities to create abundant working lives.
1 MILLIONJOB SEEKERS
OVER
WHO WE ARE
Since launching in October 2012 a total of 144,072 Job listings have been advertised on SpotJobs.com and we’re excited to be growing with some of the best known brands in the country.
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD SERVICES | ADMINISTRATION | RETAIL | HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL SERVICES
HOSPITALITY | INDUSTRIAL | MANUFACTURING | SALES | BUSINESS SERVICES | TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Working with the best within a range of industries
Employment trends
Emerging Industries in 2016
Youth Employment
Jobs of the Future
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
There has never been a better time for candidates to enter the job market.
1The retail market is stating that the candidate market is short, which enables the best candidates to negotiate higher pay and be selective when choosing where they would like to work.
2Candidates entering the job market are seeking career progression.
3Candidates are interviewing for multiple roles and reviewing offers while being able to have the flexibility of being in organisation with great culture and growth potential.
4For temporary roles, employers are more open to candidates who lack experience as they can still perform the role and have the necessary technical skills.
5
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Quality candidates are in short supply and generally are already employed.
6Personality and cultural fit remain important however hiring managers are seeking candidates with higher education qualifications.
7Employers are blending multiple roles into one and being multi disciplinary.
8More employers are offering part-time roles which require flexible candidates who can change their hours in response to the demand of the workload.
9Shortage in entry-to mid tier candidates to fill the demand.
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“ Candidates are looking for career progression
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TOP EMERGING INDUSTRIES IN 2016 JUNE YEAR ON YEAR
In 2016, we have seen an increase in online job ads in the entry-to-mid-level employment space.
• Average salary expectations:
• RETAIL: $58K
• ADMINISTRATION & OFFFICE SUPPORT: 56K
• ADVERTISING: 76K
• SALES: 80K
• CALL CENTRE & CUSTOMER SERVICE: 56K
• HOSITLAITY & TOURISM: 60K
• COMMUNITY SERVICES: 69K
• HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL: 88K
RETAIL ADMINISTRATION & OFFICE SUPPORT
ADVERTISING
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
COMMUNITY SERVICES
SALES
CALL CENTRE & CUSTOMER SERVICE
HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL
10 %
13%
15% 1%
7% 17%
13%
10%
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Youth need to be advised earlier that they needed to start working on their skills in order to have a smoother transition into the workforce.
PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT
Attitude
to work
1Responsibility
and reliability
2Presentation
3Realistic work expectations
48 ways young people can improve their employment prospects:
Work experience
5Further
education and training
6Job search
and application skills
7Employerattitudes
8
PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENTHow young Job seekers and can start preparing for the workforce with core skills.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is about being a good talker and writer. Depending on the work the employee needs to be confident in communication and being able to articulate what you are trying to say.
Students can develop communication skills by:
• Social media and blogging• Oral presentations in class• Working part-time in
customer service
1 2 3 4TEAMWORK
Teamwork is a core skill that is needed to succeed internally and externally in the workplace.
Students can develop teamwork skills by:
• Joining a sporting team• Doing group assignments in
class• Working in the community
PROBLEM SOLVING
Being a problem solver is about finding solutions.
Students can develop problem solving skills by:
• Use problem solving apps on their devices
• Handling complaints at the workplace
• Talking to mentors about how they’ve solved problems
INITIATIVE
Taking initiative is thinking being creative about improvements and delivering outcomes.
Students can develop their initiative skills by:
• Undertaking and internship• Joining the student counsel• Starting a school group
with like-minded students
PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENTHow young Job seekers and can start preparing for the workforce with core skills.
ORGANISATION & PLANNING SKILLS
This is really important on prioritising work and developing a plan on how to get the job done.
Students can develop their Organisation and planning skills by:
• Doing chores around the house
• Develop a study schedule• Organising sports and social
activities around study
5 6 7 8SELF-MANAGEMENT
Basically being able to work independently without having someone check up you.
Students can develop self management skills by:
• Taking on new responsibilities at work
• Undertake work experience• Developing a homework
schedule
LEARNING
Learning is about understanding new skills and tasks in order to get the work completed.
Students can develop learning skills by:
• Joining a sporting team• Start a new hobby• Undertake further studies
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is apart of our daily life and the modern workplace relies on technology. Depending on the workplace and the software it uses keeping up-to-date is important.
Students can develop technological skills
• Researching technology in their interested field of work
• Asking for more training at work
• Doing an online course’
WHAT ATTRACTS YOUNG PEOPLE TO A ROLE
92% 88% 87% 84% 84%
MONEY SECURITY HOLIDAYS FLEXIBLE WORKING GREAT PEOPLE
APPLYING FOR JOBS
Spelling and grammatical
errors
1Not customising
the application to address the key
criteria
2Forgetting to attach your
resume to your application
3Applying for
over qualified positions
4Leaving
fields blank
5
The most common mistakes when applying for a job
6Use of an
unprofessional email address
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Have multiple copies of your resume on hand
1Research the business
that you’re interview and remember key points
2Practice interview
questions with a friend or family member
3Arrive at least 10
minutes early to an interview
4
Dress appropriately for the role that the candidate is
interviewing for
5
How to be prepared for an interview
6Take 3 deep breaths before entering an
interview
7Ask questions
relative to the role
8Avoid asking about
pay and salary
REASONS FOR YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
20.5% EXPECTATIONS OF
WORK LIFE BALANCE
15.4% NOT JOB
READY
15.4% OTHERS WITH
MORE EXPERIENCE
14.5% LACK OF
EXPERIENCE
8.5% YOUNG APPLICANTS HAVE THE WRONG
ATTITUDE
7.7% NOT THE
RIGHT SKILLS
2.6% YOUNG APPLICANTS HAVE INADEQUATE
EDUCATION
0.9% UNWILLING TO RELOCATE
14.5% SALARY
EXPECTATIONSARE TOO HIGH
TRENDS IMPACTING AUSTRALIA’S WORKFORCE
CONNECTEDIn 2006 there were 2 billion smart devices connected. In 215 there were 15 billion.
FLEXIBILITYIn 2012 co-working spaces in Australia increased by 156%. Jobs of the future are likely to be more flexible, agile and connected.
DEMOGRAPHICSNearly one in five Australians are expected to be over 65 in 2035.
JOBS ON THE RISEScience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are associated with 75% of the fastest growing occupations.
ENTREPENEUR ERASmall businesses account for the majority of employment in Australia – 43% in 2012-13.
DIGITAL MINDGen Z might demand new work environments as they tend to be creative and digitally minded. Nearly 50% of teens are connected for more than 10 hours a day.
THE NEXT 5 YEARSEmployment growth over the next 5 years
AVERAGEJOB GROWTH
8.3%INCREASE IN THE
MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
24.9%
INCREASE IN THE INVESTMENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
21.4%
INCREASE IN THE SOCIAL ASSISTANT
SERVICES
19.8%
INCREASE IN ARCHITECTURE,
ENGINEERING & TECH INDUSTRIES
19.5% 18.8%
19.3%
INCREASE TO EDUCATIONAL
SUPPORT SERVICES
INCREASE TO WAREHOUSING& STORAGE SERVICES
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