Ep 331 - Need a New Recruitment Market? Check the Census!

The 2026 Census has added 349 new occupations. So naturally, my recruiter brain went straight to one question: Where’s the opportunity?

If you’re looking for a new recruitment market, the Census could give you some very interesting clues.

Tune in for:

👉 Why 349 new occupations creates potential new recruitment markets

👉 What changing industries and technology mean for recruiters

👉 How to spot genuine demand rather than simply chasing job volume

👉 Why national skills shortages can point towards strong recruitment opportunities

👉 How to find markets where recruiter competition is relatively low

👉 Why the best market isn’t necessarily the biggest one

👉 How to use publicly available data to research your next desk

If you’re looking for a new market, feeling stuck in your current desk or trying to find an area where you can build a competitive advantage, this episode is for you. Don’t just find a market with jobs. Find a market with opportunity.