Jobtrees Career Polls
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2024 Jobtrees Users Career Survey Summary
What the workforce is saying according to our 2024 surveys conducted by Jobtrees.com:
Compensation & Benefits:
80% - are satisfied with the compensation and benefits offered in their current role
75% - do not feel confident negotiating their salary
Job Satisfaction & Role Engagement:
43% - feel satisfied with their job
60% - feel their work is meaningful
90% - feel stuck in their current role
20% - don't enjoy the responsibilities and tasks of their current role
Work Location & Flexibility:
43% - would find it a hardship to have to work in an office more than 3 days a week
86% - find the option to work from home at least two days a week appealing in their next role
Career Skills & Readiness:
41% - say their current job does NOT align with the college major or training they completed
91% - say strong customer service skills are necessary for their role
73% - confirm that technical experience is essential in their field
44% - believe that a bachelor's degree or higher is not required for their current role
AI-Tools & Technological Adaptation
36% - have used AI-assisted technology to help build or optimize their resume
Career Transition & Change:
58% - believe a career change would have a positive impact on their overall well-being and happiness
67% - are open to starting at an entry-level position in a new career if necessary
95% - are confident the skills they have in their current career can transfer to a new one
Career Path & Growth Opportunities
65% - believe they have a clear vision of their desired career path
80% - feel their organization encourages and supports innovation in the workplace
24% - strongly agree that their current role aligns will with their long term career goals
70% - are thankful for the career progress they have made this year
Workplace Relationships (Co-Workers & Managers)
79% - enjoy working with their fellow co-workers
64% - are satisfied with their manager
50% - celebrate the holidays with coworkers in some way
Work Life Balance & Stress Management:
44% - feel their current role allows for a healthy work-life balance (January)
55% - feel their current role allows for a healthy work-life balance (October)
78% - feel stressed about their job and its demands
20% - currently have a side hustle
60% - enjoy exercising on Thanksgiving
60% - work over the holidays
Networking:
63% - are actively seeking networking opportunities in their current or desired field.
Job Search:
39% - are actively searching for a job (January)
46% - are actively searching for a job (April)
53% - are actively searching for a job (July)
Job Search/Applying:
79% - have a good sense of their chances of getting an interview after applying
69% - apply for jobs they aren't qualified for while job searching
71% - usually don't receive feedback within a month of applying to know if their application has been viewed by someone
Job Search/Resume:
60% - tailor their resume for each application to highlight relevant skills and experiences
Job Search/Interview
67% - do NOT practice interview responses with a friend or interview tool
Job Stability & Security:
44% - feel like they have job security (February)
33% - feel concerned with their job security in their current role (April)
59% - feel concerned with their job security in their current role (August)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
23% - believe their organization actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce
Recognition & Performance Feedback:
47% - receive recognition from their manager for their accomplishments
39% - feel that their manager supports their skill development and provides opportunities for growth
60% - feel their technical expertise is valued and recognized in their workplace
2023 Jobtrees Users Career Survey Summary
What the workforce said according to our 2023 surveys conducted by Jobtrees.com:
Compensation & Benefits:
17% - are very satisfied with their salary
28% - do not feel that they are adequately compensated
44% - believe there are pay disparities at their current place of employment
50% - say their compensation is in line with their level of experience and expertise
Career Skills & Readiness:
39% - agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is changing their job
55% - feel their knowledge aligns with their career goals
Job Satisfaction & Role Engagement:
65% - are not happy with their job
35% - are happy with their job
73% - find their work to be meaningful
43% - feel satisfied with their job
Work Life Balance & Stress Management:
76% - have a good work-life balance
85% - believe work-related stress impacts their productivity and performance
75% - believe work-related stress affects their overall well-being
Career Path & Growth Opportunities
40% - believe there are ample opportunities for career advancement in their current role
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
59% - feel that their work environment is positive and supportive
33% - feel their work culture values and recognizes employee contributions
Recognition & Performance Feedback:
24% - DO NOT get recognition from managers for their accomplishments
Job Search:
48% - actively searching for a new job
Job Research:
28% - apply for jobs without researching beyond the job description
36% - regularly research companies before they apply for a job
Work Location & Flexibility:
70% - have to go to the office one or more days a week
Career Skills & Readiness:
57% - are not currently in a role that aligns with their long-term career goals
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Jobtrees. (2024). Jobtrees Career Polls. Retrieved MONTH DAY, YEAR, from https://www.jobtrees.com/articles/jobtrees-career-polls
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