SEEK have noted that "In the fortnight....>

AUSTRALIA: SEEK have noted that "In the fortnight ended 24 May we saw an

increase in job advertising of 39.7% compared to the average of the month of

April. This is a further uplift from 26.8% in the previous two weeks. We also

saw some positive signs of activity from the larger hiring sectors, namely

Consumer Services and Professional Services, which accounted for 19% and 23%

respectively of new job ads by sector in the last fortnight. Although it was

another week of positive trends, it is still important to remember that we still

have a long way to go before we return to pre-COVID levels Our job ad volume

data continued to show promising signs throughout the week, with all states and

territories showing further growth in the fortnight ended 24 May. As social

restrictions continue to ease, we expect to see more opportunities open up for

jobseekers as businesses and hirers look to get their operations back up and

running. Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia are showing the biggest growth

in job ad volume in the last two weeks."