Vacancies remained comparatively secure in pure sources, agriculture, artwork, tradition, sport, and senior administration occupations.
In trades, transport, and gear operators, job vacancies decreased for the eighth consecutive quarter, down 19,200 (-15.3 p.c) to 105,900 within the second quarter of 2024, a major discount from the 195,000 recorded within the second quarter of 2022.
Yr-over-year, the decline was 46,900 (-29.0 p.c), with transport truck drivers, building trades helpers, and residential installers seeing the most important decreases.
Gross sales and repair occupations continued their downward pattern, with vacancies dropping by 18,400 (-9.9 p.c) to 168,400 within the second quarter, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly decline.
Vacancies for meals counter attendants, retail salespersons, and customer support representatives confirmed essentially the most vital year-over-year drops.