Posts by Stephanie.Koszewski@entree.com.au
5 Workplace Trends Shaping Careers in 2026 (How You Can Stay Ahead)
With 2026 now well underway, many professionals are asking what this year will bring for their careers and working lives. The workplace continues to evolve rapidly, influenced by technological advances, shifting worker expectations, and a more competitive labour market. What was true in 2025 is still relevant, but the pace of change shows no sign of slowing. Based…
Read MoreHow Higher Education Shapes Careers: New Insights
How Higher Education Shapes Careers: New Insights from Longitudinal Data Jobs and Skills Australia has released important new research that tracks how higher education graduates transition into the workforce, and how their careers develop over time. Using the Personal Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA), this study provides one of the most detailed pictures to date…
Read MoreShortages Ease But Gaps Persist in the 2025 Occupation Shortage List
The newly released Jobs and Skills Australia 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) reveals encouraging signs of recovery in Australia’s labour market, but also highlights persistent skills gaps that continue to challenge key industries. In 2025, 29% of occupations are in shortage, down from 33% in 2024 and 36% in 2023. The easing reflects a number…
Read MoreJob Ads are Down. What it Means for Young Job Seekers
The latest Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) shows that job ads across Australia fell 4.2% in August 2025, continuing a downward trend. Over the past year, job ads have dropped by 12.2%, with the biggest decline in professional roles. What’s Happening in the Job Market? Fewer ads overall: Every state, territory, and skill level saw a…
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