Australian Economy

SEEK job ads recover to 80% of pre-COVID levels

Leith van Onselen
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From SEEK:

Key insights (weeks 38 & 39 compared to February 2020):

  • SEEK job ads in the last fortnight are at 80% of pre-COVID levels
  • Job ad volumes continue to recover in most states and territories with South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory all passing pre-COVID levels
  • Job ads in Victoria are improving and now at 56% of pre-COVID levels, approaching the highest levels we have seen since the pandemic began (compares to 51% in previous fortnight)
  • Professional Service roles are showing 55% more applications per ad than this time last year

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.
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