84% of US Job Seekers Say Networking Matters, but 59% Don’t Know Where to Begin
New data from an Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows U.S. workers overwhelmingly believe networking is essential, yet many feel unprepared, unsure of where to do it and divided on whether digital platforms help — or hinder — the process. Eighty-four percent of job seekers say networking is important to getting a foot in the door, and hiring managers agree even more strongly, with 92 percent saying candidates should be networking to improve their chances. The findings highlight a
Explore Job Insights: Equipping Business Leaders for the Year Ahead
The workplace is changing rapidly, and keeping up requires adapting strategies to meet future challenges. In this upcoming webinar, we will explore key trends and insights impacting hiring practices, workplace culture, and overall organizational success for the coming year and beyond. https://www.expresspros.com/jobinsightswebinar
Gen Z Leads a 66% Surge in Self-Taught Job Skills, Creating a Verification Headache
From YouTube crash courses to TikTok tutorials promising “job-ready skills in under 10 minutes,” self-taught learning is exploding, and it’s beginning to reshape resumes across the country. A recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows 74% of job seekers and 71% of hiring managers believe skills learned through informal online platforms are credible. Yet with nearly half of job seekers (47%) now adding these self-taught skills to their resumes, employers say evaluating them is
