According to the latest government forecasts, the national rate of employment growth is likely to remain low over the coming month and the unemployment rate expected to nudge over the 2014-15 average. In Victoria the unemployment rate fell slightly from 6.4% to 6.2%

Even though this doesn’t sound very positive, employment growth and opportunities have increased in certain sectors. From February 2014 to February 2015, the biggest increases in trend employment growth occurred in:

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (+71,700)
• Accommodation and Food Services (+53,000)
• Construction (+46,300)
• Arts and Recreation services (+41,500).

Occupations that grew in line with the sectors mentioned above include:

• Manager (+66,000)
• Professionals (+112,100)
• Technical and Trade Workers (+38,600)
• Community and Personal Service Workers (+40,400)
• Clerical and Administrative Workers (+19,300).

Occupations that saw a fall in trend employment growth included:



• Sales Workers (-7,800)
• Machinery Operators and Drivers (-8,500)
• Labourers (-6,100). ^

^ Employment for Building and Plumbing Labourers to November 2018 is expected to grow moderately as the number of job openings is expected to be above average as new job openings occur and people leave their occupation.

So what does this mean for you if you are looking for a job?

Whatever your industry, there are always jobs out there so:

• Make sure your job applications are on the mark every time
• Quality over quantity: research and apply for the few jobs you really want instead of applying for everything
• Consider getting in touch with a reputable Employment/Recruitment Agency: they get opportunities you may miss
• Get as much feedback as you can from every stage of the application process: job applications get easier with practice.

If you would like help to find a job, contact us.