The employment market in Australia continues to show strong signs of growth. Recent studies of the economy have identified the following trends:

• Data entry and low-level administration candidates such as receptionists, secretaries and personal assistants are in demand.
  
• Service industries are estimated to grow rapidly
  
• Computer and office equipment industries are growing at the fastest rate
  
• Computer, semi-conductors and communication equipment manufacturing are major growth areas for employment in the future.
  

Throughout Australia there is a general shortage of computing, information technology, teachers, registered nurses, accountants, and tradespersons like toolmakers, boilermakers, chefs, pastry cooks, hairdressers.
There is also an increasing need for mechanical engineers, QA/QC engineers, structural engineers, electricians, sheetmetal workers, fitters, draftspersons, carpenters, plumbers, computer personnel, mechanics, and automotive electricians.