Labour market
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Notes on vacancies, applications, and hiring process times. Charts where the data are shown.
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Median time to first recruiter response increased
The median wait for a first human reply on knowledge-work applications lengthened through late summer 2026.
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Job openings declined while applications rose
Knowledge-work vacancies fell over the six months ending September 2026. Application volume did not.
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Entry-level vacancies declined faster than senior roles
Junior and internship vacancies fell first. Remaining junior applications request more evidence earlier in the process.
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Share of remote job postings declined
Fully remote vacancies accounted for a smaller share of knowledge-work postings through June 2026. Hybrid language increased.
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Applications per opening increased
New postings flattened in the first half of 2026. Applications per remaining vacancy rose.
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