For example, Emily N, a freelancer in the media and marketing space, faced numerous screening calls with positive feedback but seldom received follow-up. The high volume of applications and lack of communication, often from no-reply addresses, made the experience even more frustrating, she said. Emily was applying for 15-20 roles a day. The biggest motivators for professionals looking to change jobs this year include the desire for higher wages (49%) and the wish for better work-life balance (36%). Across those surveyed by LinkedIn, 65% are seeking opportunities outside their current industry or role, also up from 52% last year. LinkedIn's data comes as it launches a new product designed to assist job seekers. The new job match feature shows job seekers how their skills and experience align with potential roles, helping them to focus their search on opportunities where they are more likely to receive a response. LinkedIn's data showed 41% of Australians don't know how to match their skills to jobs.