Competition heats up for jobseekers despite modest wage gains
Job ads fell 0.4% in October, but applications per role climbed for over three years straight, says SEEK Senior Economist Dr Blair Chapman. What’s happening: Job advertisements declined 0.4% month-on-month in October 2025, with the annual decline slowing to 2.2%, according to SEEK’s latest Employment Report. Why this matters: With applications continuing to climb while
