No doubt it’s been a challenging couple of years for many of us when it comes to work (and life really). But the new year may open up a wider range of job choices, with job ads rising across almost every industry. Job ads were 12.5% higher across June-Nov 2021 compared to the six months before, and the upward trend extends across the country, putting us in a good position for 2022. So which roles are growing fastest in our fair state of NSW? And I have highlighted the ones we can help you with. Just to name a few.
- Picker and Packer
- Procurement Officer
- Talent Acquisitions
- Clinician | Pharmacist
- Communications Manager
- Care Worker
- Site Engineer
- Enrolled Nurse
- Process Worker
- Food Delivery Driver
- Reporting Analyst
- Storeman
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Automation Tester
- Customer Service Representative
- Marketing | Sales
- Technical roles
- Healthcare and Medical
Opportunities on the Rise
The skills shortage across many industries is putting more jobseekers in the driver’s seat and we feel this trend will continue to rise throughout the year. What this means is more of a selection for you, but buyer beware you still need to be a solid skills match for the role, so this does not mean you have a license to apply for anything.
Also, with the international borders opening back up it will provide employers with some additional access to overseas talent, but the number of departures could negate arrivals, and fail to fully address the supply and demand imbalance.
Will Job Ad Growth Impact Salaries?
This is where it gets tricky, as previously mentioned if you have all the “bells and whistles” i.e., good skills match, industry experience, technical skills then that puts you in a good position to negotiate on salary. If you’re already working in one of the fast-growing industries, now might be the time to negotiate for a pay rise however, its still important to do your research so you don’t overshoot.
You need to know your worth in the open market, so the first step would be talking to a trusted recruiter…. know anyone 😊 or researching a salary guide online i.e., Seek, LinkedIn, Hays etc. Also consider the non-financial benefits, such as training and development, flexible working hours, WFH options, gym membership, entertainment allowance and other lifestyle related rewards and incentives, the people you work with & the environment etc before negotiating your pay packet.
The consensus is that employees will be able to successfully negotiate “aspects” of their role, beyond salary that ultimately have a more profound impact on their lifestyle and job satisfaction. Although more employers are open to reviewing the salaries to attract and retain, you still need to tread lightly and not come in too heavy and hard at the start of the interview process, otherwise they will right you off as just being driven by salary (which you might well be) but employers want to at least “feel” like you have more “depth” than that.
At offer stage with a new employer, or if you’re negotiating with your current employer, clearly define what salary you are looking for and why you feel you should be getting it. If your salary expectations can’t be met at commencement negotiate that it be built into your contract at the end of the probationary period.
The 2022 job market is off to a promising start, despite the on-going challenges of Covid-19. With job volumes rising and huge demands for skills in “some” areas-now might be the time to look at what opportunities you can take hold of.