Blog - June 2026

  • How to Explain Career Gaps Without Feeling Awkward

    How to Explain Career Gaps Without Feeling Awkward

    Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by Jobs in Central Queensland — No comments

    Career gaps are far more common than many job seekers realise. Time away from work can happen for many reasons, including parenting, caring responsibilities, study, travel, health challenges, redundancy, burnout, or simply taking time to reassess career goals. While many candidates worry that gaps in employment will immediately raise concerns with employers, the reality is that most recruiters ...

  • Monthly Market Review May 2026

    Monthly Market Review May 2026

    Posted on Monday, June 15, 2026 by Jobs in Central Queensland — No comments

    May saw Central Queensland continue to navigate a complex and evolving economic environment, with labour market conditions remaining relatively strong, despite emerging signs of softening nationally. Ongoing cost pressures, rising interest rates and global uncertainty were key factors, particularly across fuel and energy markets. This continued to influence business confidence, workforce planning ...