Economic uncertainty and automation fuel job insecurities among American workers, prompting a desire for upskilling and professional development.
- Survey of 2,000 employed adults reveals anxieties about job security and skill relevancy.
- Concerns include distress about the job market (25%) and feeling unstable in their industries (22%).
- 32% worry about falling behind or lacking necessary skills, with 54% feeling their skill set is outdated.
- Majority graduated from school in the 2000s or earlier, highlighting the need for skill refresh.
- Importance of prioritizing learning new skills (90%) and making oneself more valuable to employers (74%).
- Majority interested in upskilling at current jobs (78%), with preferences for certificates (35%) and degrees (25%).
- Desired skills include leadership (18%), management/planning (14%), and understanding AI (14%).
Source:
studyfinds.org/americans-fear-losing-their-job/
Why the job market is so HARD right now & what you can do to get a job!
Yes, the job market is extremely tough right now. I would even argue it’s worse than the great recession of 2008. And that’s because people don’t understand that the numbers are being told are not accurate. The unemployment rate is not properly reflecting the amount of under-employed people we have right now that are desperately looking for better paying jobs. If you want to get a job in this market, you have to change tactics. Applying online is not going to work for you. In this video I break down why alternative channels are going to help you in this absolutely horrific hiring market.