Nexxt, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,100 job seekers which revealed shifting job seeker priorities, workplace expectations, and application behaviors that employers need to know to attract top talent.
The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook expect businesses to delay strategic decisions amid ongoing economic uncertainty, but that’s not stopping candidates from applying to jobs. In fact, half of job seekers surveyed said they feel confident they’ll find a job in 2025 and 76% said they plan to apply to more jobs this year than previous years, signaling higher competition for roles.
More competition for open opportunities presents an opportunity for employers to attract top talent by showcasing strong employer branding and clear career growth paths and is a perfect opportunity to grow their talent pipelines.
Additional findings from the survey show:
- 48% of job seekers said they are actively looking for a job, up from 45% in 2024 and 41% in 2023.
- 66% said they are considering a career change, reflecting increased openness to new opportunities.
- Positive work environment is the #1 factor in job decisions, surpassing competitive pay (which is a close second).
- 23% of job seekers said they use or plan to use AI in their job search, up 7 percentage points from last year.
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