SINGAPORE: As 2025 approaches, nearly 70% of professionals in Singapore plan to explore new job opportunities, according to a recent LinkedIn report featured in aarticle.
This figure significantly surpasses the global average of 58%, signalling a strong shift in the local job market.
Among the most active groups driving this trend are younger generations. An impressive 76% of Millennials and 71% of Gen Z professionals actively seek new roles, underlining a growing desire for career change or advancement among the city’s younger workforce. However, the path to a new job appears to be increasingly difficult. LinkedIn’s findings reveal that 61% of respondents believe the job search process has become more challenging over the past year, with nearly half struggling to maintain a positive outlook. Many professionals report sending out more applications but receiving fewer responses, with 47% of job seekers experiencing limited engagement despite ramping up their efforts.
Employers, particularly HR professionals, are also feeling the pressure. A mere 3.4% of applications meet their expectations fully, while 28% of HR staff spend three to five hours each day sorting through applications. The struggle is compounded by a noticeable gap in candidates’ qualifications, with 44% lacking technical skills and 50% falling short on soft skills.Despite the challenges faced by both job seekers and employers, LinkedIn points to promising opportunities in emerging roles.
As the workforce navigates these changes, both candidates and employers will need to adapt, making skills development and effective recruitment strategies more critical than ever.‘Pawternity’ aka ‘pet care leave’ is good news for many, but some say parental care leave for ageing elders would be even betterExpert says Emma Raducanu can become ‘one of the best players in the world’Business
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