Competition heats up for jobseekers despite modest wage gains

By Yajush Gupta · 25 November 2025 · News

Competition heats up for jobseekers despite modest wage gains

Job market sees unexpected shift: What's behind the rise in applications?

Despite modest wage gains, job seekers are facing a new challenge. With job ads on the decline, one question remains: what's driving the surge in applications?

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Summary

Job ads fell 0.4% in October, but applications per role climbed for over three years straight, says SEEK Senior Economist Dr Blair Chapman.