Adaptability is becoming a critical career skill in today’s workplace:

• 98% of job seekers say it is important for candidates to be able to adapt to fit in a company or team culture
• 86% agree adapting to a company’s culture is now considered a core professional skill
• 67% have adapted their personality to fit a company or team culture

Flexible work opportunities continue to create new ways for job seekers to build experience and develop skills:

• 59% of job seekers value flexible hours
• 57% have worked as a contract worker at some point
• 53% value making their own schedule
• 40% cite gaining new skills as a reason to engage in contract work

Seasonal jobs are helping workers develop transferable skills that support long-term career growth:

• 86% of job seekers agree seasonal work provides valuable skills that easily transfer to other industries or careers
• 54% cite professional development as a reason for taking these roles
• Skills seasonal work can build include adaptability (49%), time management (48%), customer service (47%), communication (45%), teamwork (44%), and problem-solving (43%)

AI expectations continue to rise, but human skills remain essential:

• 94% of job seekers believe employers expect candidates to have any level of AI skills
• 93% believe they already possess any AI skills
• Job seekers believe employers consider dependability (47%), work ethic (47%), communication (45%), technical skills (29%), and AI skills (19%) absolutely essential for job applicants