Job market stories
Portman Partners invests in new data centre recruitment service
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Portman Partners has invested in Flint DC, a new recruitment service aimed at transforming hiring practices in the data centre industry.
LinkedIn unveils top Australian companies for 2025 careers
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LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list ranks ServiceNow as Australia's best workplace for career advancement, followed by Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank, Amazon, and Oracle.
Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
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A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.
New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs
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New Zealand's job market faces a daunting paradox: a 49% rise in applications contrasted with a 17% drop in job creation, intensifying competition for roles.
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
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Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.
AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts
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An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.
Women returners aren’t a risk, we’re an untapped asset
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This International Women's Day, we must challenge the stigma around women returners in the workforce and recognise their untapped potential.
AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
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LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.
Australian firms face challenges with AI-driven resumes
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Australian firms grapple with the influx of AI-generated resumes, spending nearly 10 days sorting through unsuitable applications for each job.
ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
ISACA introduces new credential for cybersecurity analysts
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) credential, offering cybersecurity analysts practical experience against evolving threats.
Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.
LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.
UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.
UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.
Snowflake invests USD $20 million in data cloud training
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Snowflake has announced a USD $20 million investment in a global initiative to train one million individuals in its AI Data Cloud by 2029.
Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.