{"id":7796,"date":"2025-03-28T16:41:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T05:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/?p=7796"},"modified":"2025-03-28T16:41:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T05:41:21","slug":"is-the-job-market-shifting-in-favour-of-job-seekers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/is-the-job-market-shifting-in-favour-of-job-seekers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Job Market Shifting in Favour of Job Seekers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the past few years, securing a new job\u2014let alone a better one\u2014has felt like an uphill battle. With hiring slowdowns and fewer incentives on offer, job seekers have had to work harder to stand out. But recent trends suggest that change might be on the horizon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a recent survey by ZipRecruiter, more new hires are being actively recruited, landing higher salaries, and receiving competitive offers\u2014signs that the balance of power may be shifting back towards job seekers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data shows a marked improvement in hiring conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>53% of new hires<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were approached by recruiters, up from <\/span><b>29%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> late last year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>73% of workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> earned a pay rise after switching jobs, compared to <\/span><b>57%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in previous months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>31% received counter-offers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from their current employer\u2014nearly double the rate of last year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>43% were offered a sign-on bonus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a huge jump from just 12% in previous quarters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures suggest that businesses are once again competing for talent, a contrast to the cautious hiring landscape of the past few years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While one quarter of data isn\u2019t enough to confirm a lasting trend, it\u2019s a strong indication that opportunities are emerging for those ready to take the next step in their careers. Employers who once cut back on hiring incentives during the economic downturn are now reintroducing them to secure top talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those considering a career move, now is the time to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Leverage your skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure your resume and LinkedIn profile highlight your key achievements and transferable experience.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2714 <\/span><b>Know your worth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re in demand, don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate for better pay or benefits.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2714 <\/span><b>Stay open to opportunities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More organisations are headhunting talent\u2014be ready to explore new possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Employers, Take Note<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For hiring managers and HR professionals, this shift signals the need to revisit recruitment strategies. With talent in high demand, businesses that fail to offer competitive salaries, strong benefits, and a clear pathway for career progression may struggle to attract and retain employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating AI-driven hiring tools, strengthening employer branding, and investing in workplace culture are just some of the ways businesses can ensure they remain competitive in this evolving job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s too soon to declare a full recovery, these early signs of improvement provide a much-needed boost of confidence for job seekers. If similar trends continue in the months ahead, we could be looking at a more candidate-friendly job market\u2014a welcome change after years of uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At FPRS, we\u2019re here to support job seekers and employers alike. If you\u2019re looking for your next opportunity or need to strengthen your workforce, reach out to us today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past few years, securing a new job\u2014let alone a better one\u2014has felt like an uphill battle. With hiring slowdowns and fewer incentives on offer, job seekers have had to work harder to stand out. But recent trends suggest that change might be on the horizon. According to a recent survey by ZipRecruiter, more&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/is-the-job-market-shifting-in-favour-of-job-seekers\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Is the Job Market Shifting in Favour of Job Seekers?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":7799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7796"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7800,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7796\/revisions\/7800"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/7799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}