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Australia’s tech job market remains strong in 2025, with the highest employment outlook across industries. But competition is heating up—tech job applications have doubled since 2022 Demand is high in AI/ML, cybersecurity & data science, so upskilling is key! #TechJobs #Hiring

We were recently invited back to Stone & Chalk’s Sweet Spot session at their scaleup hub 🍰 We shared with founders and businesses how Onset supports growth—from hiring strategy consulting and market insights to networking and finding the right hires. #scaleups #businessgrowth

A massive appreciation post for our team members who celebrated their Onset anniversaries in February 🙌 Well done to Ronny, Julien, Nidhi and Michelle for all of your successes over the years! #workanniversary #teamshoutout

Jon and Julien are spilling the beans on what is annoying hiring managers right now… 👀 🎬 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/20oAic1JB2k #techrecruitment #engineering #jobmarket #hiringmanagers

Taking a moment to celebrate our team members who have celebrated their work anniversaries this month! A massive congratulations to Christina, Joselle, and Jon on hitting these milestones 🤩 Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated! #workanniversary #milestone

Pull up a seat - we’re chatting with Jon & Julien on standing out for a role 👀 We launched the first episode of “Onset Out-Of-Office”, where we take recruitment talk to the pub 🍻 🎬 Watch the full episode on YouTube 👉 bit.ly/4auMrl4 #recruitmentinsights #careertips

Last week, the team celebrated a year filled with major milestones and memorable moments 🎄 With a cocktail in hand, we took a moment to celebrate our exceptional founders, leaders, teammates, customers and community here at The Onset. Here’s to 2025! #ChristmasParty #eoy2024

Does great communication skills and working across cross-platform apps set mobile engineering candidates apart? Mon breaks down recent trends and what hiring managers are looking for when recruiting in the mobile space. #mobileengineers #mobileinsights #hiringtrends

👉 Demand for roles like ML Engineers, Back-End Engineers, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity experts remains high. Consulting skills are also on the rise with AI’s growing impact. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 A competitive package includes base salary, performance bonuses, stock options, strong benefits, and growth opportunities, making the offer more attractive and supporting employee satisfaction. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 Breaking into leadership is tough without experience, but upcoming startup growth and investments may open more roles for new leaders. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 Cutting costs without sacrificing delivery has been crucial this year. Teams are prioritising carefully, giving employees more responsibility and upskilling opportunities. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 Job stability is now a top priority due to market changes, but flexibility, remote work, and skill development remain key factors for candidates. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 Firms are optimising costs by building talent in regions outside Australia with hiring advantages, but there's still a preference for local expertise over international experience. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 Recent challenges we see hiring managers face include handling high volumes of mismatched applications, time-consuming interview processes, and balancing team growth with limited resources. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #MarketTrends #Recruitment #TechTrends

👉 We predict an increase in startup activity over the next 3-6 months, driven by new investments (already up 30%+ in the early stages of 2024). This growth will open up more leadership roles. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN #leadership #startup #marketinsights

👉 Tighter budgets in 2023 led to selective hiring, especially for leadership roles. However, post-Easter 2024, hiring is picking up across startups, scale-ups, mid-sized enterprises, and large financial institutions. See more here 👉 bit.ly/4gbAhzN

There's more to negotiate than just a higher salary. s.hbr.org/4dPQWru

Unlock the keys to success in the evolving and competitive world of Product and Design 🔑 We sat down with Alex Robertson, our specialist recruiter in the space, who shared his insights on how to stand out in the market! Connect with Alex 👉 linkedin.com/in/alex-robert…

Are you a developer looking to thrive in the dynamic world of Mobile and Open-Source development? Connect with Monica for more expert advice and industry intel 👉theonset.com.au/about-us/our-t… #TechRecruitment #SoftwareEngineering #Technology #CareerDevelopment