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The average number of applicants per job vacancy is increasing

  • The average number of applicants per job vacancy has increased from 13 in September 2022 to 23 in March 2024.
  • However, of the 23 applicants, there were only around 8 qualified applicants and under 3 suitable applicants per vacancy on average, showing that there continues to be challenges finding workers with the right skills.

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Figure 6 - Applicants per job vacancy
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