{"id":12841,"date":"2022-06-09T08:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T22:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=12841"},"modified":"2024-06-03T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T04:26:47","slug":"the-future-of-work-graduate-employment-australias-booming-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/the-future-of-work-graduate-employment-australias-booming-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Work: Graduate Employment & Australia’s Booming Industries"},"content":{"rendered":"

PSA: The Future of Work? Not as big and scary as you might think it is!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s tough out there but not hopeless (despite what some naysayers might have you believe), and we\u2019re here to set the record straight.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re on a mission to recast the Future of Work and Youth Employment in a positive light by bringing you the most up-to-date information and practical, actionable guidance to help you stay ahead of the curve. Knowledge is power and all that.<\/p>\n

This week, we\u2019re looking at Graduate Employment and Australia\u2019s booming industries – let\u2019s do it!<\/p>\n

What Do We Mean by the Future of Work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First up, no, the Future of Work is not all about robots and AI taking over everyone\u2019s jobs – although, technology is definitely a significant influence on what work continues to look like.<\/p>\n

The future of work is a projection of how work, workers and the workplace will evolve in the years ahead. It\u2019s influenced by technological, generational and social shifts.<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s skill and occupation landscape is changing \u2013 increasing digitisation, changes to in-demand skills and how individuals work have all been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Employers and employees need to rethink how they address changing skill needs – and this is what the \u2018Future of Work\u2019 is all about.<\/p>\n

The Top 100 Graduate Employers Report<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There are lots of reports that talk about future skills and in-demand skills. This report from RMIT<\/a> is a must-read for anyone wondering what they should be focusing on right now in terms of their skills development.<\/p>\n

But knowing the skills you need is only one part of the puzzle.<\/p>\n

The next piece? Knowing who\u2019s hiring and how those in-demand skills apply to the roles available within those organisations.<\/em><\/p>\n

Every year, the Top 100 Graduate Employers Report<\/a> looks at the Australian workforce for university graduates.<\/p>\n

The Australian Financial Review publishes the report in partnership with GradConnection<\/a>, and it lists the most popular industries with graduates, alongside great insights into the current job market.<\/p>\n

While previous years might have painted a somewhat bleak picture for young job seekers, the current job market has led to more promising prospects.<\/p>\n

You can view the full top 100 graduate employers for 2022 here<\/a>, including detailed information by sector (which is even more useful when paired with reading our industry profiles<\/a>, just an FYI).<\/p>\n

The Top Ten & the Key Industries<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The top 10 of the 100 highest-rated graduate employers are listed below with their student engagement scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>\nEmployer<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent Engagement % (Rounded)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nANZ<\/a><\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nNSW Government<\/td>\n17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nDeloitte<\/td>\n15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nWestpac Group<\/a><\/td>\n13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPwC<\/a><\/td>\n12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nKPMG<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nDXC Technology<\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nEY<\/a><\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nNAB<\/a><\/td>\n9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nSuncorp<\/td>\n7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Unsurprisingly, all Big Four accounting firms and three of the Big Four banks placed in the top 10. These organisations have always been on top of the student attraction and engagement campaigns, so it makes sense to see them all maintaining strong positions in the list.<\/p>\n

Aside from banking and accounting, other key industries seem to be:<\/p>\n