Job market stories

ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

ISACA introduces new credential for cybersecurity analysts
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) credential, offering cybersecurity analysts practical experience against evolving threats.

Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
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A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.

LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
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LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
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Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
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The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

UK unveils AI plan focusing on public sector integration
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The UK has launched its AI Opportunities Action Plan to bolster public sector integration and economic growth, amidst mixed reactions from industry leaders.

Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
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Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.

Snowflake invests USD $20 million in data cloud training
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Snowflake has unveiled its ambitious One Million Minds + One Platform initiative, committing USD $20 million to train and certify one million individuals in AI Data Cloud skills by 2029.

Candidates receive fewer job offers in cooling market
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A recent Gartner study reveals a drop in job offers, with only 63% of candidates receiving offers in Q3 2024, down from 73% last year.

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage
Sat, 14th Dec 2024
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productivity
A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.

The future of jobs is much closer than you think
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.

Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.

Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.

83% of Australian firms receive AI-generated CVs with errors
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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A report reveals 83% of Australian firms have received AI-generated resumes with false information, raising concerns over the hiring process.