Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1% last month as workforce participation reached a record high, with more people either employed or actively searching for work.

The increase in the unemployment rate was also influenced by workers who had secured jobs but were yet to start their new roles after the summer.

Australians witnessed 44,000 new jobs last month, much more than experts had predicted, ABC reported.

A LinkedIn survey, meanwhile, revealed that some jobseekers feel the hiring process has become similar to using dating apps. The survey, which was conducted at the end of 2024 and comprised 2,000 Australians, found that 51% had experienced "ghosting" while searching for jobs.

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