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Job Vacancies Plummet: AI Boosts Entry-Level Hiring Plans
10/24/2025
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- Job vacancies fell to 717,000 in the three months through September 2025, a 39-quarter decline.
- Vacancies remain in health, social care, hospitality, and IT.
- The unemployment rate has slightly increased, with 2.4 job seekers per vacancy.
- ZipRecruiter reports 63% of businesses plan to increase entry-level hiring.
- AI is seen as a recruitment tool, with 43% having implemented it.
