Q3 2025 Job Search Trends Survey

Share your job search experiences in our Q3 2025 Job Search Trends survey. Your insights will help identify emerging employment patterns and inform our comprehensive market report. Takes just 5 minutes to complete.

About You

Which of the following industries best describes the field you work in or are seeking a job in?

A

Technology (Software/IT)

B

Finance/Banking

C

Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

D

Education/Academia

E

Manufacturing/Engineering

F

Retail/E-commerce

Which specific role or job title are you seeking a job in?

What is your current career level, or the level of the position you are pursuing?

A

Entry-level: Just starting out (intern, new graduate, or junior roles)

B

Mid-career: Experienced professional (e.g., associate or mid-level roles)

C

Senior-level: Advanced roles (e.g., team lead, senior individual contributor, or manager)

D

Executive: High-level leadership (e.g., Director, VP, C-suite)

Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

A

Unemployed, actively job-seeking

B

Recently laid off and now job-seeking

C

Employed full-time, actively applying for new jobs

D

Employed, open to opportunities but not actively searching (passive job seeker)

E

Self-employed/Freelancer, seeking new contracts or positions

Country/Region: In which country and city do you currently reside?

Country/Region: In which country and city do you currently reside?

A

United States

B

Canada

C

India

D

United Kingdom

E

Germany

F

Other

Community Type: Which best describes the area where you live?

Community Type: Which best describes the area where you live?

A

Major metropolitan area (large city or urban center)

B

Mid-size city or suburban area (near a city, or a moderately sized city)

C

Small town or rural area

What is your expected annual salary range for the position you are seeking?

A

Under $30,000

B

$30,000 - $49,999

C

$50,000 - $74,999

D

$75,000 - $99,999

E

$100,000 - $149,999

F

Over $150,000

G

Prefer not to say

Which generation cohort do you belong to?

A

Baby boomers: born 1946 to 1964

B

Generation X: born 1965 to 1980

C

Millennials/Gen Y: born 1981 to 1996

D

Generation Z/Gen Z: born 1997 to 2012

What is your gender identity?

A

Female

B

Male

C

Non-binary

D

Prefer not to say

AI and The Job Search

Would you trust AI to apply to jobs on your behalf?

A

Yes

B

No

Have you ever received a rejection from an AI in your job search?

A

Yes

B

No

Did AI change your job?

A

Yes — AI has completely changed how I work

B

Somewhat — AI has made parts of my job easier or faster

C

A little — AI helps occasionally, but not in major ways

D

Not at all — my job hasn’t been affected by AI

E

Unsure / too early to tell

How often do you use AI?

A

Every day

B

A few times a week

C

A few times a month

D

Rarely

E

Never

How proficient are you at using AI from a results perspective?

A

I’ve made money with AI (e.g., side hustles, freelance work, selling AI-generated products)

B

I’ve gotten a job or interview with AI (e.g., resume tailoring, job applications, interview prep)

C

I’ve saved time with AI (e.g., automating repetitive tasks, speeding up writing or research)

D

I’ve improved my skills with AI (e.g., learning new tools, coding, design, or communication)

E

I’ve increased productivity at work (e.g., reports, presentations, data analysis, customer support)

F

I haven’t achieved meaningful results yet

Would you accept a job offer from a company whose entire hiring process was AI?

A

Yes

B

No

Have you ever lost your job because of AI or automation?

A

Yes

B

No

Which statement best describes your use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, AI resume builders) in your current job search?

A

I haven’t used any AI tools in my job search

B

I’ve tried AI tools but haven’t found them helpful

C

I’ve used AI tools and found them somewhat helpful

D

I’ve used AI tools and found them very helpful

How do you feel about using AI as a tool at work?

A

Excited: It boosts my productivity and helps my career

B

Cautiously Optimistic: It's useful but I have concerns

C

Skeptical: I rarely use it and don't fully trust it

D

Uncomfortable: I'm worried it might replace my job

E

It's not used in my industry

What are your thoughts on one-way AI interviews?

A

I’d rather talk to a person

B

I love them

C

I don’t care either way

Job Search Experience

Would you accept a job offer if it required working a 996 schedule (9 a.m.–9 p.m., 6 days a week)?

A

Yes - I would accept without hesitation

B

Maybe - I’d consider it if the pay and benefits were high enough

C

Unlikely - I’d only accept if I had no other options

D

No - I would never accept a 996 job offer

How worried about the unemployment rate rising, thus increasing competition in your job search?

A

Very worried - it’s my top concern right now

B

Somewhat worried - it could make things harder, but not impossible

C

Neutral - I’m neither worried nor unconcerned

D

Not very worried - I think I’ll still be competitive in the market

E

Not worried at all - it doesn’t affect my job search

Why is it hard to find jobs right now?

A

Not enough real job opportunities

B

Too many job seekers on the market

C

Employers are hiring other people, just not me

D

AI is automating too many jobs

E

Employers are giving low-ball salary offers

How many times have you been laid off since 2020?

A

0

B

1

C

2

D

3

E

4

F

5

G

6 or more

Personal Finance

How much money did you have saved up when you lost your job?

A

Less than $500

B

$500 – $1,999

C

$2,000 – $4,999

D

$5,000 – $9,999

E

$10,000 or more

Have you gone into debt (credit cards, loans, etc) while job searching?

A

Yes

B

No

Have you ever delayed a major life milestone because of your unemployment?

A

Yes - Buying a home

B

Yes - Starting a family

C

Yes - Getting married

D

Yes - Other

E

No

Which work perk is most enticing to you?

A

4-day work week

B

Sabbatical programs (one month off after a certain numbers of years of service, not interfering with vacation)

C

Remote or hybrid work

D

Equity

E

Unlimited paid time off

Overall Job Search Challenges

In your opinion, how has job loss affected your career plans?

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