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At our recent Job Boards Connect Annual Conference, Jennifer Johansson from Placed offered valuable insights on enhancing user experience, including a quick look at today’s modern candidate.
We thought this concept was worth expanding on.
The job market has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with modern candidates redefining how they search for and engage with opportunities. By 2025, Gen Z and Millennials will make up 70% of the global workforce. This shift comes with its own set of expectations, shaped by their relationship with technology and digital platforms. Let’s explore how this new generation of job seekers navigates the recruitment process and what it means for employers.
Tech-Savvy and Hyper-Connected
Modern candidates are digital natives, having grown up with technology at their fingertips. 95% own a smartphone, and their engagement with digital platforms goes beyond simple browsing:
YouTube is a primary source of information for 95% of these job seekers. 40% use TikTok as a search engine instead of traditional
