"The people I know who are job seeking today say it feels challenging to break through. They're navigating fierce competition, uncertain about which roles they qualify for, and wondering whether their AI skills measure up,"
"We're at a tipping point: job seekers and recruiters are quickly learning new AI tools and navigating new experiences like AI-powered interviews. There's a learning curve, but those willing to experiment gain a real edge,"
"I'm encouraged to see more people using AI in ways that genuinely help them show up with confidence. For example, tools like LinkedIn's job match highlight how well your skills align with a role so you can focus your energy on t"
Two-thirds of recruiters report that finding qualified talent has become harder even as applicant numbers have doubled since spring 2022. More than half of people globally plan to look for a new role this year, and four in five job seekers feel unprepared for job searching in 2026. Nearly half of applicants across all generations worry about how to stand out. AI is increasingly part of hiring, with many applicants and recruiters adopting AI tools. A 2025 Greenhouse study found only 8% of job seekers believe AI screening makes hiring fairer, and half report reduced trust.
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