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Earning more, the state of jobs, pay rises and future of work, with SEEK’s Matt Cowgill

SEEK senior economist Matt Cowgill gives Kate Campbell an update on wage growth and how to earn more, the unemployment rate & the future of work.

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What’s happening in the Australian job market right now?

SEEK senior economist Matt Cowgill gives Kate Campbell an update on wage growth and how to earn more, the unemployment rate & the future of work.

Some of the topics we cover include:

  • With the announcement of another interest rate hike, are you able to discuss the rising cost of living and what that means for the job market?
  • How has wage growth changed over time? Any standout industries? How does wage growth change during uncertain times?
  • The top industries and jobs over the past 25 years: what are some of the highest-earning industries over the next decade?
  • Are we changing jobs more? What impact does this have on the workforce?
  • The biggest changes to the way we work over the past 25 years
  • What does the data say Australians want in a job?
  • Has the emphasis on tertiary qualifications lessened over time?
  • What are some of the biggest trends shaping the future of work?

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