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About the Report
What does 2025 have in store for the job market?
So far, the forecast is unclear, underpinned by economic and political uncertainty. The job market continues to be impacted by long-term trends, like an aging workforce and labor shortages in industries like manufacturing, healthcare and accounting. In contrast, job seekers in the technology industry face steep competition amidst a backdrop of layoffs and the rise of GenAI.
To counter the dwindling labor supply, employers are increasingly turning to a skills-based approach to hiring. And at the same time, the return-to-office (RTO) trend has continued in full force.
How are these trends impacting job seekers today? This report reveals their thoughts, feelings, and preferences based on a survey of over 2,000 job candidates from around the globe.
Candidate experience matters, no matter what the economy or job market looks like. It’s just as critical as ever to understand what candidates want and need from work. The results in this report provide insight into what talent leaders can start doing today to win over top talent.
2025 Candidate Experience Report
RESEARCH REPORT
Key Insights:
- Competition is the biggest challenge for job seekers.
- 55% of job seekers are looking to make a career switch.
- Job seekers crave growth opportunities and flexible work.
- Two-thirds of job seekers care about the financial health of a company.
- A quarter of job seekers now prefer to apply on mobile.
- More than half of job seekers would take a pay cut to work remotely.