Contents

Executive Summary........................................................................................................................................1

Introduction....................................................................................................................................................2

1. Examining the Job Market.......................................................................................................................2

1.1 Predicted Careers/ Job Trends...............................................................................................................2

1.2 Increasing and Decreasing Career/Jobs..................................................................................................3

1.3 Driving Factors......................................................................................................................................3

2. Examining a Paid Occupation..................................................................................................................4

2.1 Job Description.....................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Activities and Tasks...............................................................................................................................4

2.3 Training/Education Needed....................................................................................................................5

2.4 Income/Expected Income Change...........................................................................................................5

2.5 Skills to other Careers/Types of Careers..................................................................................................5

2.6 Career Impact to Society........................................................................................................................5

3. Examining and Unpaid Occupation...........................................................................................................6

3.1 Job Description.....................................................................................................................................6

3.2 Activities and Tasks...............................................................................................................................6

3.3 Training/Education Needed....................................................................................................................6

3.4 Income/Expected Income Change...........................................................................................................7

3.5 Skills to other Careers/Types of Careers..................................................................................................7

3.6 Career Impact to Society........................................................................................................................7

4. Examining Recruitment...........................................................................................................................8

4.1 Recruitment Companies.........................................................................................................................8

4.2 Predicted Trends...................................................................................................................................8

4.3 Strategies for gaining Employment..........................................................................................................9

Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................................9
 Executive Summary
This paper tried to examine Australia’s job market. The population is increasing and more groups’
people are now aged. The aged population is expected to increase by over 45% in the next 10 years. This
means that the current job market has transformed calling for more skilled experts. It is predicted that in the
future, there is need for more persons under this type of job market. A predicted increase in such
professionals is on high alert hence students and prospect job seekers should consider less technical
careers.
 Introduction
Human Resource management is a key function of an organization. It is therefore, vital to have the
department fully equipped to handle its activities and errands. Knowing the job market as well as
researching for the gaps that exist in the job market is an important step towards career development.
Examining the job market is a noble step towards effective recruitment process. For such reasons, this
paper evaluates the current Australian job/career market (Brouer et al,. 2015). It also determines the
nature of the market in view of paid and unpaid jobs, the strategies to use to get job and recruitment trends
in the country.
1. Examining the Job Market
1.1 Predicted Careers/ Job Trends
Advertising and Marketing professionals: These professionals are known to offer the best
services when it comes to marketing and well as advertising. The current Australian job market is one that
has changed from analog to digital market (Brouer et al,. 2015). This means that the current job market
has transformed calling for more skilled experts. It is predicted that in the future, there is need for more
persons under this type of job market.
Public Relations and Sales Managers: public relations are a fundamental area in all sectors of
development. From business to Non-governmental organizations, there is need to have the best public
relations officers who are able to give quality when it comes to services rendered. On the other hand,
skilled and experienced Sales managers are also handy (Claus Wehner, Giardini & Kabst, 2015). In
the future more firms will need such professionals to increases their sales and turnovers.
Aged and Disabled Careers: The population is increasing and more groups’ people are now
aged. The aged population is expected to increase by over 45% in the next 10 years. This means more
professionals are to be in such a career (Claus Wehner, Giardini & Kabst, 2015). In addition to the
same, there experts have to increase their skills to meet the current job market as well as job demands that
are handy. In addition to the same, more home based care givers are needed in the same career.
Agricultural and Forest Scientists: Australia is one of the nations has developed forests and
agricultural sector. This shows the interest and needs to increase the number of experts in the same area.
This career prediction is one of the highest paid one, calling for more skills and expertise (Hawranik &
Pangman, 2016). There is need to make sure that all the experts in this career are aware of the job
market; the job market is increasing by 15% annually.
 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics: Such experts are on high demand in the country. It is one
of the well paid careers in the country yet the job market needs more of such experts today and in the
future that before (Hawranik & Pangman, 2016). Offering emergency services is critical and skills
needed and high in the career. A predicted increase in such professionals is on high alert hence students
and prospect job seekers should consider this career.
1.2 Increasing and Decreasing Career/Jobs
More home based care giver jobs are on the increase in Australia because there is an increased
number of the elderly. This means that more of such experts are needed today as well as a good number of
the same are needed in the future (Humburg & Van der Velden, 2015). Ambulance officers as well as
paramedics are on demand in the nation. An increase in such trend in career means that more of the
experts are needed. In view of the same, the current job market needs more public relations and sales
experts due to the increase customer demands and needs. It is predicted that in the future a huge number
of such experts are needed to meet Company needs and demands. An increase in the marketing and
advertising experts is also noted. Contrary, a decrease of technological and engineering jobs are noted in
the contrary today and expected to even reduce further in the future (Karppinen, 2018).
1.3 Driving Factors
Economic factors: national growth rate and recession are more of the key economic variables
that affect the current career/job trends in the country. It is evident that when a country has a potential or
good economic trend, it is clear that the number of jobs will increase will the same will reduce if the number
is not handy (Karppinen, 2018). For example, the current job market is very stable making more active
individual to turn to better careers as compared to a time when the population was not ready to take the
same jobs due to low economic status leading to poor salaries and wages. However, at the moment such
careers and jobs are well paid making more job seekers to want them (Karppinen, 2018).
Technological Advances and Automation: advances in technology are known to affect career
growth and job market. Those firms or companies that depended on human manpower to handle their
errands are now using machines to do the same, they started to lay off more employees. This is the case in
Australia today (Legg, Cleary, Dickson & McCormack, 2017). Five years ago, there was huge
demand for technological and engineering experts who were used to change the current plant design to
automated one, but today, the jobs are over since they completed their tasks. This has led to increased
unemployment rate of over 10% in the last five years (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017).
 Seasonal Fluctuations: Some of the careers are seasonal. As a result, their demand decreases
over time leading to the above predicted career/job trends. Over the past, 10 years, the Australian job
market has witnessed several waves of career change, making it one of the most delicate job markets in
the world (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017). A change of the same shows that most careers such as
engineering and mathematical jobs are seasonal, but aged and disabled care remains static. This shows
how such factors affect the career/job market in the country today and how it will as well in the future
(Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017).
2. Examining a Paid Occupation
The career or the job of choice is Advertising and Marketing manager. This is one of the
professionals in the country that is in charge with the welfare of a company when it comes to marketing as
well as management of campaigns (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017). Marketing is important all the
organizations; hence the career calls for high skills and expertise to be able to handle the jobs supported by
it. The Australian market is limited to such professionals a reason why I would like to be one of the few that
will venture into the professional in the coming few years. All the companies in the world would like to have
their sales and brand image high, for this to be possible, such firms should have the best experts on board
to change the status of the organizations not only as a brand but also to increase the corporate image of
the firm or company (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017).
2.1 Job Description
As a marketing and advertising manager, it is clear that managing all marketing errands of the
company and activities within the marketing department will be vital. Developing the marketing strategy for
the company or business organization that is handy in line with the goals and objective of the company or
organization is notable description of the career (Sarma, 2017). The career also calls for coordination of
the marketing campaigns with the sales department. Overseeing the company marketing budget is also
part of the job description (Stockman & Van Hoye, 2017). The others are: implementing and planning
more promotional and advertising campaigns, responsibility of corporate and brand management. In
addition, the manager makes sure that a wide range of marketing activities and strategies are in place in
order to change the current status of the firm to a better one. For these reason, the marketing and
advertising manager is currently paid well in the job market (Stockman & Van Hoye, 2017).
2.2 Activities and Tasks
The above career or job has numerous activities that come with it. First, the manager has to
prepare marketing budgets for the entire company or organization, the budget has not in line with the
overall company budget. Tasks such as developing new marketing strategies for the firm are important role
that the manager has to handle as well (Stockman & Van Hoye, 2017). The third task or activity done by
the career manager above is to make sure that the sale department and the marketing department align
their goals to improve firm’s brand and corporate image. In view of the same, the marketing manager
aligns the brand image with the customer loyalty so does with the goals and objective of the company.
Lastly, he or she plays the role of managing all marketing campaigns on behalf of the company (Su &
Yang, 2015).
2.3 Training/Education Needed
Since such a job demands for high leveled skills, there exist extensive training needed. At the
moment the minimum college certificate needed is a bachelor’s degree in marketing. However, with the
increased demand of the career or job, a potential job seeker should have a master’s degree on the same,
with such; he or she will have a competitive advantage over others. In addition, a certification as a Qualified
Charted Marketer is needed (Su & Yang, 2015). The career also needs skills in analytics and project
management both of which needs a certificate. The professional also needs leadership skills and this can
only be proved with a certificate on the same.
2.4 Income/Expected Income Change
Over the years, there has been a change in the income level or such experts. However, the current
rate is at $1400 per week. It is evident that this professional has a lot of activities to handle a reason why
an average of $1500 is noted as salary per week. However, projections by 2022 shows that the salary or
wage of such professionals will increased to $2000 or $2200 (Su & Yang, 2015). This because the career
has gained demand in the country over the last two years and its projected to increase more in the next 10
years. This means more of such experts are needed in the market yet they are few. A reason for the limited
number of such experts is deemed to the high skills and schooling needed (Vogt et al,. 2018).
2.5 Skills to other Careers/Types of Careers
More than 100 careers are related to Advertising and Marketing Job. Skills such as analytical and
ability to develop projects is a unique skill that most experts needed yet they don’t have, this shows how a
marketing manager is important in the job market. It is vital to understand the prospects of a marketing
manager better because it will lead one to careers such as brand manager, corporate manager and general
manager of a company or organization among others (Vogt et al,. 2018). Most advertising and marketing
managers are good leaders, but they hold key value when it comes to the quality of leadership skills they
posses. Such skills can help an individual move to other careers such as sales manager among others.
2.6 Career Impact to Society
Advertising and Marketing career is able to change the society in a given number of ways. First, as
a manager one is able to build social connection with the audience he or she intends to sell his brand name
and image to as such, the career helps develop social cohesion. Advertising and Marketing career build
social corporate responsibility to the society (Vogt et al,. 2018). Lastly, it is noble to note that this career
not only works well with products or services but also develops a sense of leadership and public image,
both of which are vital in society.
3. Examining and Unpaid Occupation
In this section, working as a care taker to the aged and disable Non-Governmental organization as
a volunteer employee is noted. The aged and disabled population in the country has increased over the
years with over 17% change annually. This means more government and non-governmental organization
have to develop or build homes to care for the persons (Vogt et al,. 2018). There is need to protect and
care for the aged and disabled in the society, a core value for the Social Australian Community. Various
organizations exist to support the same. People either work as paid or unpaid employee in the organization
to offer their services. Policies have been developed to support volunteering care and support to such
persons in the society; as such this part of the paper will discuss the same.
3.1 Job Description
As an Aged and Disabled specialist, it is clear that managing all Social Work errands of the
company and activities within the Social Work department will be vital. Developing the Social Work strategy
for the company or business organization that is handy in line with the goals and objective of the company
or organization is notable description of the career (Stockman & Van Hoye, 2017). The career also calls
for coordination of the Social Work support services. Overseeing the company Social Work budget is also
part of the job description. The others are: implementing and planning more homes based family care
support services, responsibility of community and Social Work management. In addition, the manager
makes sure that a wide range of Social Work activities and strategies are in place in order to change the
current status of the firm to a better one (Sarma, 2017). For these reason, the Social Work and advertising
manager is currently paid well in the job market.
3.2 Activities and Tasks
The above career or job has numerous activities that come with it. First, the manager has to
prepare Social Work budgets for the entire company or organization, the budget has not in line with the
overall company budget. Tasks such as developing new Social Work strategies for the firm are important
role that the manager has to handle as well. The third task or activity done by the career manager above is
to make sure that the sale department and the Social Work department align their goals to improve firm’s
Social Work and community image (Sarma, 2017). In view of the same, the Social Work manager aligns
the Social Work image with the customer loyalty so does with the goals and objective of the company.
Lastly, he or she plays the role of managing all Social Work support services on behalf of the company.
3.3 Training/Education Needed
Since such a job demands for high leveled skills, there exist extensive training needed. At the
moment the minimum college certificate needed is a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. However, with the
increased demand of the career or job, a potential job seeker should have a master’s degree on the same,
with such; he or she will have a competitive advantage over others (Sarma, 2017). In addition, a
certification as a Qualified Charted Care Giver is needed. The career also needs skills in analytics and
project management both of which needs a certificate (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017). The professional
also needs leadership skills and this can only be proved with a certificate on the same.
3.4 Income/Expected Income Change
Over the years, there has been a change in the income level or such experts. However, the current
rate is at $1000 per week. It is evident that this professional has a lot of activities to handle a reason why
an average of $1200 is noted as salary per week. However, projections by 2030 shows that the salary or
wage of such professionals will increased to $1500 or $2000 (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi, 2017). This
because the career has gained demand in the country over the last two years and its projected to increase
more in the next 20 years. This means more of such experts are needed in the market yet they are few. A
reason for the limited number of such experts is deemed to the high skills and schooling needed.
3.5 Skills to other Careers/Types of Careers
More than 100 careers are related to Aged and Disabled Care Specialist Job. Skills such as
analytical and ability to develop projects is a unique skill that most experts needed yet they don’t have, this
shows how a Social Work manager is important in the job market. It is vital to understand the prospects of a
Social Work manager better because it will lead one to careers such as Social Work manager, community
manager and general manager of a company or organization among others (Nadda, Rafiq & Tyagi,
2017). Most Aged and Disabled Care Specialist managers are good leaders, but they hold key value when
it comes to the quality of leadership skills they posses. Such skills can help an individual move to other
careers such as sales manager among others.
3.6 Career Impact to Society
Aged and Disabled Care Specialist is able to change the society in a given number of ways. First,
as a manager one is able to build social connection with the audience he or she intends to sell his Social
Work name and image to as such, the career helps develop social cohesion. Aged and Disabled Care
Specialist build social responsibility regime to themselves and to others they offer the services to in the
society or organizations they work. Lastly, it is noble to note that this career not only works well with
products or services but also develops a sense of leadership and public image, both of which are vital in
society.
4. Examining Recruitment
4.1 Recruitment Companies
There are numerous recruitment companies in Australia: Morgan Consulting, Hudson Australia,
and Smaart recruitment, Randstad, Adecco, Manpower Australia, Dixon Appointments, Michael Page and
Robert Half among others. The above companies are the one mandated with all the recruitment jobs in the
country. It is from such firms that outsourcing of the right persons to be able to handle workplace errands is
found. Such firms are known to give the firms or companies better services when it comes to getting the
right person or persons on board. The firms hire the right experts using a better recruitment and selection
process.
4.2 Predicted Trends
With the constant change in recruitment processes, trends are now handy in the Australian job market.
Recruitment firms have changed their strategies to suit the every changing and dynamic market. Below are
some of the trends:
Recruitment Remodeled to Find and Engage: Analysis shows the job market needed better
skills as well as the right experts or professionals. Therefore, the best way to make sure that companies get
such persons is to change the model used to find and engage. In order to get the right persons on board,
engaging them is key towards identification of their skills and experience in a certain task or career.
All candidates screening: Use of latest technologies has been on the forefront to get better
results and make the recruitment process easier. However, not all candidates have been screened in the
past. The current model calls for screening of all the employees or potential employees. This is aimed to
getting reliable and effective if not efficient staff or workers for organizations.
Use of virtual reality to Enhance Jobseekers Profile: This trend is aimed at giving the
employees indication to the workplace culture. It embraces the use of technology to develop jobseekers
online profile to increase their chances to showcase their skills and expertise to potential employers. One of
the firms using the same in Australia is (Price waters Coopers).
Use of Augmented Reality (AR): As the use of AR has started to be a mainstream, most of the
organizations are known to experiment with interactive candidate experience. AR could allow employee to
be at the workplace, take part in mock client meetings with others and other relevant activities. This allows
firms to increase the use of technology to get better and efficient workers.
Diversity an ongoing agenda and priority: The workplace needs to be diversified. The current
trend make sure that policies and labor laws on the same are given priority in order to make sure efficiency
in-terms of delivery of duties and mandate.

4.3 Strategies for gaining Employment

Companies such as Coca-Cola as well as other food manufacturing companies are best target for
employment. There are several ways that can be used to determine the best companies such as the above
to work for. First, to make sure that the firms have reliable and efficient recruitment process that is open
and free from bias. Secondly, I will determine the level of salary that they offer and other compensation
strategies they use. Online research on what they do and how they recruit are part of research work
needed before applying. First, I could seek employment using recruitment agencies, use of referrals and
lastly, direct application to the HR department of the companies. The best three recruitment options: flat
fixed fee recruitment option, agencies recruitment and head hunting recruitment option

Conclusion
Finally, having the best recruitment is an ideal step towards organizational and career success.
However, current trends show that the recruitment process is not open and fair to most candidates seeking
employment. The Australian job market is turning towards social careers. More technical and scientific
careers are losing demand. This means that job seekers should increase their skills on the said careers in
order to remain on demand or lose their careers in the next few years.
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