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Job seeker insights are recruiting gold. Knowing what candidates want, expect, and value most can level up every part of your hiring game—from clearer job descriptions to better interviews to stronger retention strategies. But getting honest, unfiltered feedback from candidates? That’s easier said than done.
That’s why we go straight to the source. For our 2025 Job Seeker Nation Report, we surveyed more than 1,500 US workers to uncover how they feel throughout the hiring process, why they’re considering new opportunities, and what makes them say yes to a role.
From candidate motivations to AI perceptions, this year’s report reveals key shifts across the entire hiring journey. But in this blog, we’re breaking down one big theme: how job seekers are navigating today’s market conditions—and what that means for talent teams.
Responding to Market Uncertainty
The job market in 2025 is tough to read. On paper, employment is up—but job seekers are still uneasy. High-profile layoffs, especially in the public and tech sectors, have rattled confidence. And talks of a “white-collar recession” only fuel anxiety about where the market is headed next.
That tension shows up clearly in this year’s report: 82% of respondents say the market feels stagnant,
