Free Resume Advice For Job Seekers

The Recruiter Daily posted an article on the 15^th July 2010 outlining the current skills shortage within the Australia job market, specifically within the manufacturing and construction sectors. According to a report from the Australian Industry Group, over half of the vacancies listed in the first half of 2010 remain unfilled. These positions included metal fitters, machinists and engineers.

The hardest to fill vacancies included:

- Metal fitters and machinists (60% unfilled)

- Engineering professionals (52% unfilled)

- Metal casting, forging and finished trades persons (37%)

- Structural steel and welding trades (33%)

When a vacancy could not be filled in these areas, 38% of employers chose to up skill existing staff; 31% chose to outsource or sub-contract the work; and 18% redesigned jobs around available skills.

Cheers,

Annie Cerone

The Recruiter Daily posted an article today forecasting the best and worst growth industries in Australia for 2010-11.

IBISWorld forecasts the top five growth industries will be: (1) Organic farming; (2) Online information services; (3) Insurance brokerage; (4) Mobile telecommunications carriers; and (5) Alternative health therapies.

The least five growth industries include: (1) Insulation services; (2) Wired telecommunication services; (3) Paper manufacturing; (4) Video hire outlets; and (5) Grape growing.

Hudson reports that the skills shortage in the IT sector poses a greater challenge than the Global Financial Crisis! The roles forecast as the most difficult to fill include project managers, program directors, business analysts and enterprise architects. Furthermore, Hudson also reported that many organisations are offering double the remuneration than those handed out in 2009! If you’re thinking of changing your career path into the IT sector or for those of you who already have the qualifications, skills and/or experience in this field but branched out into another field, this may be the perfect time to step right back in.

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Cheers,

Annie Cerone

The Recruiter Daily posted an article this morning providing an optimistic outlook into the future of the Australian job market based on recent research. A quick snapshot…

• Unemployment has already peaked nationally and is on a downward trend.
• WA posted the most promising figures across all the states with QLD second.
• On a national scale the following industry sectors are predicted to rise in the near future: retail, government, and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).

Cheers,

Annie Cerone

The HR Leader Newsletter posted an article on the 23^rd March 2010 indicating a possible skills shortage across three key job market sectors including manufacturing, construction and services. The following link outlines the entire article:

http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au/articles/58/0C068258.asp?Type=59&Category=917

Cheers,

Annie Cerone

CareerOne.com.au posted an employment news article toward the end of January 2010 predicting week-to-week improvement and growth in the Australian job market. Commentary from human resource industry professionals on growth forecasts for each state is also featured:

http://www.careerone.com.au/news-advice/employment-news/jobs-australian-outlook-2010-20100121

Cheers,

Annie Cerone