Irish Job Seekers Pin Hopes on Market Shift for Career Changes, Citing Monetary Incentives
Irish workers are expressing confidence in the job market despite challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis and work-life balance issues, according to a survey by LinkedIn. The study, conducted in November and December 2023 with 1,000 respondents, revealed that 36% of workers believe the Irish economy will improve in the coming year. However, 73% are contemplating job changes, citing reasons like the desire for a better salary (44%), improved work-life balance (32%), and a need for change (10%). Job search activity on LinkedIn has increased, with 36% of professionals admitting to job hunting during work hours.
Despite the positive outlook, the research underscores challenges such as difficulty matching skills to advertised jobs, as 64% find job hunting frustrating, and 27% express disappointment in not hearing back from recruiters. LinkedIn’s data also indicates a shift in required skills, with a 25% change since 2015 and an anticipated 65% global change by 2030, driven by the AI revolution. Sue Duke, LinkedIn’s country manager for Ireland, advises professionals to remain proactive, emphasising the importance of standing out in a competitive job market. She encourages individuals to seize emerging opportunities, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and engineering, by continuously developing and upskilling themselves.
Irish Samachar English News
Kindly click the link below to join WhatsApp group chat to get important news and breaking news from Irish Samachar.
Comments are closed.