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We asked: “My current job is progressing me towards my career goals.”
24% 😍 strongly agree
15% 🟢 agree
20% ⚪ feel neutral / unsure
41% 🔴 disagree
Takeaway: While nearly 4 in 10 respondents (39%) feel their current job is helping them progress toward their career goals, a larger share of 41% say it’s not. This suggests that many professionals feel stalled or misaligned with their long-term aspirations, highlighting a potential gap between daily work responsibilities and meaningful career advancement.
📈 Career Poll Highlights
What Professionals Are Saying About Work Today
Insights, trends, and strategies based on Jobtrees weekly career polls.
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Keeping Up with Industry Trends? – 78% try (and AI helps!). Insights
2025 Career Trends & Workforce Insights
What Jobseekers and Professionals are Thinking This Year
🛠️ Training and Skills
72% - feel that using AI to help them write feels like cheating
50% - use AI almost every day
🏢 Workplace Environment
86% - are not okay with employers monitoring their clicks and keystrokes
76% - agree that it's valuable to socialize with coworkers outside of work Insights
😊 Job Satisfaction
33% - are satisfied enough with their current job to stay until retirement Insights
📈 Trend Tracker Insights: "I feel satisfied with my job"
- 38% - feel satisfied with their job (May 2025)
- 43% - feel satisfied with their job (2024)
💵 Compensation & Benefits
46% - would rather have more PTO than a higher salary
77% - believe salaried employees deserve overtime pay
54% - feel its fair to ask about salary history during the hiring process
55% - are happy with their PTO benefits (July 2025) Insights
62% - feel that their work provides enough holiday and PTO Insights
88% - agree companies should provide compensation for required pre-work for an interview Insights
📈 Trend Tracker Insights: "I feel satisfied with the current compensation for my role"
- 44% - are not satisfied with the current compensation for their role (October 2025)
- 42% - are not satisfied with the current compensation for their role (June 2025)
- 41% - are not satisfied with the current compensation for their role (February 2025)
🔍 Job Search
64% - feel cover letters are outdated and no longer useful Insights
72% - do not know how or are unsure how to use AI in their job search Insights
58% - do not spend more than 5 hours preparing for a job interview Insights
90% - trust insights from real employees over expert written articles Insights
10% - share with their manager when they are searching for a new role Insights
43% - believe it is fair for hiring managers to use social media to bet candidates Insights
53% - do not modify their social media before applying to jobs. Insights
60% - directly contact recruiters or hiring managers for jobs they apply to Insights
49% - feel that there is value in attending job fairs
📈 Trend Tracker Insights: "I am actively searching for a job"
33% - are actively searching for a job (October 2025)
50% - are actively searching for a job (July 2025)
27% - are actively searching for a job (April 2025)
67% - are actively searching for a job (January 2025)
53% - are actively searching for a job (July2024)
46% - are actively searching for a job (April 2024)
39% - are actively searching for a job (January 2024)
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
73% - feel it's fine to take on an additional remote job while already working full-time
95% - would be supportive of their employer going to a 4 day workweek.
33% - are consistently working over 40 hours per week (July 2025)
📈 Trend Tracker Insights: "I feel satisfied with my work-life balance over the last month"
41% - feel satisfied with their work-life balance over the last month (October 2025)
39% - feel satisfied with their work-life balance over the last month (June 2025)
58% - feel satisfied with their work-life balance over the last month (February 2025)
44% - feel their current role allows for a healthy work-life balance (January 2024)
55% - feel their current role allows for a healthy work-life balance (October 2024)
🎯 Career Planning
40% - feel that changing jobs frequently is smart
73% - believe a career change is necessary for greater financial rewards and growth opportunities Insights
78% - actively keep up with industry trends and developments Insights
📈 Trend Tracker Insights Insights: "My current job is progressing me towards my career goals"
39% - feel their current job is progressing them towards their career goals (October 2025)
31% - feel their current job is progressing them towards their career goals (June 2025)
50% - feel their current job is progressing them towards their career goals (March 2025)
2024 Career Poll Recap
What Changed Last Year — And What Stayed the Same
🏢 Workplace Environment
79% - enjoy working with their fellow co-workers
64% - are satisfied with their manager
50% - celebrate the holidays with coworkers in some way
23% - believe their organization actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce
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
44% - feel like they have job security (February 2024)
33% - feel concerned with their job security in their current role (April 2024)
59% - feel concerned with their job security in their current role (August 2024)
😊 Job Satisfaction
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
43% - feel holiday work parties are a valuable use of their time
💵 Compensation & Benefits
80% - are satisfied with the compensation and benefits offered in their current role
75% - do not feel confident negotiating their salary
🔍 Job Search
90% - agree insights from real people matter more than professional articles when researching companies for new jobs
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
65% - are considering a career change in the next 3 months
63% - are actively seeking networking opportunities in their current or desired field.
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
60% - tailor their resume for each application to highlight relevant skills and experiences
67% - do NOT practice interview responses with a friend or interview tool
39% - are actively searching for a job (January 2024)
46% - are actively searching for a job (April 2024)
53% - are actively searching for a job (July2024)
⚖️ Work Life Balance
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
44% - feel their current role allows for a healthy work-life balance (January 2024)
55% - feel their current role allows for a healthy work-life balance (October 2024)
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
🎯 Career Planning - Training & Skills
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
28% - are actively working on a certificate to advance their career (12/2024)
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
36% - have used AI-assisted technology to help build or optimize their resume
2023 Career Poll Archive
Where We Were - Workforce Sentiment in 2023
🏢 Workplace Environment
59% - feel that their work environment is positive and supportive
33% - feel their work culture values and recognizes employee contributions.
24% - DO NOT get recognition from managers for their accomplishments
😊 Job Satisfaction
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
💵 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
🔍 Job Search
48% - actively searching for a new job
28% - apply for jobs without researching beyond the job description
36% - regularly research companies before they apply for a job
⚖️ Work Life Balance
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
70% - have to go to the office one or more days a week
🎯 Career Planning - Training & Skills
57% - are not currently in a role that aligns with their long-term career goals.
40% - believe there are ample opportunities for career advancement in their current role
39% - agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is changing their job
55% - feel their knowledge aligns with their career goals.
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