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Job Seeker Confidence Plummets Amid Layoffs and Recession Fears

3/18/2025

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ZipRecruiter’s Job Seeker Confidence Index dropped to 92.5, reversing gains from late 2024.
Only 13% of job seekers report positive experiences, while 61% received no job offers.
Women and minorities experienced greater declines in confidence and financial stability.
70% of white-collar job seekers find searches increasingly difficult due to layoffs and recession fears.
With hiring rates at 3.4%, many prioritize job stability over new opportunities.

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Story summary

ZipRecruiter’s Job Seeker Confidence Index dropped to 92.5, reversing gains from late 2024.
Only 13% of job seekers report positive experiences, while 61% received no job offers.
Women and minorities experienced greater declines in confidence and financial stability.
70% of white-collar job seekers find searches increasingly difficult due to layoffs and recession fears.
With hiring rates at 3.4%, many prioritize job stability over new opportunities.