"As U.S. job growth in 2025 reached its lowest point since the pandemic in 2020, Blacks have been hit extra hard. Their discharges stem from rollbacks in the federal government, DEI pullbacks, and large layoffs in areas such as education, health services and social assistance. Now, nearly two-thirds of Blacks in the U.S. are looking for a new job in 2026. Yet, 75% feel unprepared for the job search ahead."
"Kory Kantenga, head of economics, Americas at LinkedIn, reflected by email what tools - along with AI -should Black applicants be using to best position themselves in front of job recruiters across industries such as technology, financial services, and healthcare. For those planning a change this year, Kantenga says focusing on skills is key to uncovering opportunities and accelerating the hiring process."
Black professionals face excessive competition, uncertainty about qualifications, and skills gaps that make securing work challenging. AI-generated job searches, higher unemployment, and confusion about hiring processes further exacerbate difficulties. U.S. job growth in 2025 reached its lowest point since 2020, with rollbacks in the federal government, DEI pullbacks, and large layoffs in education, health services, and social assistance contributing to discharges. Nearly two-thirds of Black workers in the U.S. sought new jobs in 2026, while 75% felt unprepared and 66% reported greater difficulty finding employment over the past year. Focusing on in-demand skills can uncover opportunities and accelerate hiring across technology, financial services, and healthcare.
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