The DEEWR Skilled Vacancy report is out shows a bit of relief with a 5.4% rise in December, though the trend continued to fall:
![Picture 6](https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Picture-61.png)
This is some welcome relief for a jobs market that’s seen all marginal indicators under pressure since mid year. Jobs rose in all states but the two speeds are still very much apparent:
![Picture 7](https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Picture-7.png)
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Here are the sectors most under pressure:
![Picture 8](https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Picture-8.png)
Construction? This “mining boom” really needs a new name.