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Today’s top talent wants more than just a job title and paycheck—they want growth, clarity, and a culture they can trust.
Those were just a few of the standout themes from Decoding Candidate Expectations, our recent webinar featuring Employ’s CHRO, Stephanie Manzelli, in conversation with Madeline Laurano, Founder, Aptitude Research and Allie Wehling, Selection & Assessment Strategy Lead, Cisco. Together, they unpacked findings from our 2025 Job Seeker Nation Report—based on a nationwide survey of 1,500+ job seekers—and shared actionable advice on how TA teams can turn today’s challenges into standout candidate experiences.
Keep reading for five can’t-miss takeaways from the session—or dive right into the full report now.
Clarity is the Cure for Job Search Burnout
Job searches are feeling longer, harder, and more uncertain. This year, 66% of respondents say they’re burned out from the job search, and 82% are worried about a white-collar recession. But despite that anxiety, job seekers aren’t standing still—81% are focused on building new tech skills (like AI), and 89% believe addressing skills gaps will help them land new roles.
According to Allie Wehling, one of the most effective ways to cut through candidate fatigue is to get crystal clear on what a
