Job market stories

A survey shows 85.6% of UK job seekers regularly use AI tools like Huntr to tailor CVs and prepare for interviews in a digital job market.

Amid rising burnout, just 18% of Australian workers consider changing jobs, favouring stability over uncertainty, reveals new ELMO Software research.

Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.

Sales and Marketing jobs top UK demand with 56 adverts per 1,000, overtaking IT roles that have seen a 41% drop in postings over three years.

Sales and marketing roles lead UK job demand with 78,214 adverts in May 2025, despite a 7.5% drop in relative demand since 2022, ONS data shows.

Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

Cloudflare will hire 1,111 interns worldwide in 2026, vastly expanding its programme and offering US students free access to its developer platform for a year.

Australia’s cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.

Job ads in New Zealand rose 0.6% in July, marking a spring recruitment surge as tourism and IT sectors prepare for a busy summer season.

One in four Australians use AI to draft job applications, but 90% worry it may encourage dishonesty, with employers seeking genuine and accurate candidates.

AI adoption in New Zealand’s IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

New Zealand's SME jobs are recovering with 2.4% growth in July, but over half of workers remain uneasy about pay and job security.

With outsourcing fading, workers must retrain to thrive in evolving industries or risk falling behind in today's shifting job market.

Canadian tech job postings have dropped 19% since early 2020, reflecting a post-pandemic slowdown influenced by AI and broader economic trends.

Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

Robotics Software Engineer salaries in the UK have surged 51.7% to GBP £52,779, while traditional AI roles face notable salary declines amid market shifts.

Auditing and time management will be the top skills sought for finance roles in Malaysia by 2025, as compliance falls behind other priorities.

Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.