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2022 Job Seeker Nation Report
Each year, Employ, the new parent company of Jobvite, JazzHR,
and NXTThing RPO, surveys U.S. workers for its annual Job Seeker
Nation Report to understand the preferences and experiences of
today’s job seekers. Last year’s report gave an inside look at the
changing dynamics of the U.S. labor market as the country faced
an unemployment rate of 6.2% and nearly 10 million people were
unemployed.
One year later, the labor market has entered an entirely new reality
as priorities and expectations in the workplace have drastically
shifted. With millions of available jobs in the U.S. and talent who
seek roles that better align with their requirements, workers are
making it clear they want more from employers — and they feel
empowered to ask for it. Today’s job seekers are leveraging their
upper hand to secure new jobs, higher wages, and better benets.
Modern workers are so condent that nearly one in every three
would quit a job without having another lined up, and nearly half
are actively looking for a new job or plan to within the next year.
While 62% of respondents are satised with their jobs, close to
half remain open to other job opportunities. As a result, 40% of
surveyed workers have experienced high employee turnover at their
organization during the past year.
This job market shift has many organizations struggling to engage,
attract, and retain top talent, and forgoing recruiting strategies that
previously worked. Recruiters and employers must quickly adapt
to the current reality of talent acquisition to remain competitive in
today’s labor market. This includes creating workplaces that align
with job seekers’ preferences and desires, while also being equipped
with the right systems, tools, skills, and channels to effectively
navigate the current reality.
The 2022 Job Seeker Nation Report enables job seekers, employers,
and recruiting decision makers to understand:
Introduction
• The changing reality of the job market during the past year
• How job market perceptions have shifted during the past year
• U.S. workers’ attitudes toward their jobs
• The impact of organizational turnover on workers
• Top inuences in accepting or rejecting a job offer
• The importance of the recruiter-candidate relationship
• Preferred communication styles, interview tactics, and
platforms
• How today’s job seekers are nding jobs and applying for
them
• The effect of the current job market on salary and negotiations
• The signicance of salary transparency among job seekers
• The essential role of company culture, remote work, and
professional development
• Additional market ndings and insights