Australians are facing a 'dismal' job market, with fierce competition as a result of immigration, an overreliance on university degrees and a lack of vacancies, a recruitment expert warns.
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According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, the unemployment rate rose from 4.5 per cent in July to 4.6 per cent in August, the highest level recorded since the Covid pandemic.
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The number of unemployed Australians also increased by 28,200 to 722,900 over the same period.
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Tammie Ballis, who runs Realistic Careers in Sydney, said she believed that 'too much immigration too quickly' contributed to the influx of applicants chasing the same roles.
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'We have seen too many people enter the job market in a short amount of time, and it is unfair to both immigrants and Australians,' she told the Daily Mail on Thursday.
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'What is currently happening is there are hundreds of people applying for the same jobs.
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It's impossible for employers to go through each and every application, so even if you have the right experience, your application may not be seen due to the sheer volume of applicants.'
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Many jobseekers already have a university degree, but Ms Ballis said a lack of practical experience was holding some candidates back.
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Recruitment expert Tammie Ballis described Australia's job market as 'dismal', claiming fierce competition, an overreliance on university degrees and a lack of vacancies are to blame
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Young people are coming out of university thinking they are qualified when they're not.
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Employers want experience,' Ms Ballis said.
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'In my opinion, unless the degree is the qualification that allows you to work in the profession like medicine or engineering, then TAFE and work experience are better.
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'Going to university after they've gotten a good chunk of experience is better.'
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Ms Ballis also said many workers choose to stay in their jobs due to the difficult job market, resulting in fewer vacancies.
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'People know the job market is tough so they're staying in their jobs which means less movement and fewer available jobs,' she said.
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'The economy isn't doing great either, so companies have implemented recruitment freezes, meaning a literal pause on all hiring.
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'This could also mean that if someone leaves a job in a company, that job is not replaced.
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While many Australians are affected by the current employment climate, Ms Ballis said that young university graduates were among those hit the hardest.
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Ms Ballis, who runs Realistic Careers in Sydney, said she believed that 'too much immigration too quickly' had contributed to the influx of applicants chasing the same roles
'Young people are working in retail and in the gig economy to make ends meet,' the recruiter said.
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'The people looking for new careers are having a hard time because they are up against experienced candidates.'
To deal with the struggling job market, Ms Ballis encouraged employees to stay in their role unless it was 'unbearable'.
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'You're in the best position if you are comfortable and can tolerate your job,' she said in a TikTok.
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'You can then look for other jobs slowly, because you're not desperate, not in a hurry, can take your time and can apply effectively.'
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Ms Ballis added that those who opted to rush into a new role could ultimately regret the move.
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'I wouldn't be jumping on anything too soon because you might not like where you're going and you can't go to your old job,' she said.
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She also reminded workers that newer employees could have their employment terminated first when redundancies are announced.
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Ms Ballis also said many workers choose to stay in their jobs due to the difficult job market, resulting in fewer vacancies
For those looking for their next job opportunity, Ms Ballis said there were a few things to remember.
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'Have an easy-to-read CV, ring the phone number on the job advertisement, reach out to recruitment agencies to get contract work if possible and network,' she told the Daily Mail.
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'If you don't have the experience required, start from the bottom and work your way up.
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'It is taking longer to get a job in this market, and it will probably get worse.
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You are just a CV until you get an interview.'
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Many Australians agreed with Ms Ballis's assessment of the job market, with some sharing their own struggles with finding work.
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'I've applied for about 40 jobs and only had one interview, but wasn't happy with the pay, so just staying where I am.
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Australia is in trouble,' one said.
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Another added: 'I was sworn at and could not tolerate it any more, but held on for dear life for all the reasons you mentioned.
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However, mental health does have a price.
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'The country is cooked,' a third said.
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