Jobstreet by SEEK highlights that the Information and Technology industry continues to lead in application growth, with a 169% increase, underscoring its significance. Science and Technology and Security and Law Enforcement follow with 29% and 24% growth, respectively.
Data compares application trends from November 2023 to October 2024 with those from November 2024 to October 2025.
“New collar” tech skills
The report also found that tech roles are still in demand, with a 169% surge in IT job applications year-on-year and a 29% increase in Science and Technology.
“New collar” technology skills are highly ranked in IT job searches. This includes soft skills such as customer service and relationship management, as well as technical skills such as troubleshooting, computer science, and Python programming.
AI Skills
Further, Jobstreet by SEEK’s Hiring, Compensation and Benefits 2025 report reveals that over half (54%) of employers consider AI skills when hiring, with 19% viewing them as a primary factor.
Moreover, there has been a 93% increase in keyword searches for “automation” in entry-level jobs on JobStreet’s platform from Nov 2024 to Oct 2025.
Furthermore, Jobstreet’s platform data from Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 revealed that keyword searches for entry-level jobs increased by 12% for “data analysis” and 93% for “automation.”
