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GradConnection vs SEEK:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SEEK had more branded searches than GradConnection among job boards in Australia. SEEK had about 111,000 branded searches, while GradConnection had 4,400. SEEK made up 6.2% of all job board searches we track, and GradConnection accounted for 0.25%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about job boards, SEEK appeared in all five answers and GradConnection in four. SEEK was mentioned before GradConnection in four out of five answers.

Among job boards in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SEEK, about 25 searches for every 1 for GradConnection

SEEK 111K searchesGradConnection 4.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

SEEK, mentioned in every answer we collected

SEEK in 5 of 5GradConnection in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

SEEK, named ahead of GradConnection in 4 of 5 answers

SEEK first in 4GradConnection first in 1

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Top job boards in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SEEK appeared in all five answers. GradConnection was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. SEEK was listed before GradConnection in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. SEEK1st
  2. LinkedIn2nd
  3. Indeed3rd
  4. Jora4th
  5. GradConnection5th
  6. EthicalJobs6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • LinkedIn5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SEEK5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Indeed4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Jora4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • EthicalJobs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • GradConnection4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 19, 2026.

Is GradConnection or SEEK more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for GradConnection and SEEK by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six job boards we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

GradConnection and SEEK among job boards in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for SEEK, GradConnection. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthLinkedInIndeedSEEKJoraEthicalJobsGradConnection
Oct 202560.7%22.4%8.2%5.5%2.6%0.6%
Nov 202562.3%23%6.9%4.6%2.6%0.51%
Dec 202558.1%26%7.8%5.2%2.4%0.47%
Jan 202654.6%30%6%6%2.8%0.54%
Feb 202659.2%26.7%5.4%5.3%2.5%0.88%
Mar 202658.4%26.3%6.5%5.3%2.5%1.1%
Apr 202655%30.3%5%6.1%2.8%0.81%
May 202659.5%26.8%5.4%5.4%2.5%0.4%
Jun 202653.1%29.2%8.8%5.8%2.8%0.35%
Jul 202658.5%26.4%7.9%4.3%2.5%0.32%
Aug 202658.5%26.4%8%4.3%2.5%0.32%
Sep 202655.8%30.7%6.2%4.1%2.9%0.25%

How has the GradConnection and SEEK comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • SEEK was ahead of GradConnection in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GradConnection’s share of searches among job boards in Australia moved from 0.6% to 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 4.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SEEK’s share of searches among job boards in Australia moved from 8.2% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 111K.

How did search popularity change for Australia job boards in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, SEEK lost share of searches among job boards in Australia, from 8% to 6.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for GradConnection in Australia fell 63.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 4.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GradConnection’s and SEEK’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

GradConnection

2 branded search terms

  • grad connection
  • gradconnection

SEEK

2 branded search terms

  • seek job
  • seek job board

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