Think about the last time you searched for something important. You probably didn’t rely on one source, right? You compared options, checked reviews, asked people you trust, and looked in a few places before making the call. Job seekers do the same thing. When they consider a new job, they move between job search sites, social media, company career sites, recruiters, and personal networks before deciding where to apply.

New research from Nexxt’s latest job seeker survey shows that even in a competitive hiring market, candidates are still paying attention. Employers just need to show up in the places candidates already use during their search.

Most Job Seekers Are Open to New Opportunities

One of the biggest misconceptions employers have is that only active job seekers are worth reaching. But the data tells a different story.

According to Nexxt’s latest survey:

• 51.97% of respondents are actively looking for work.
• 42.07% are not actively searching but are open to new opportunities.
• Only 5.96% say they are not looking for work at all.

That means more than 94% of today’s workforce may be willing to hear about the right role. They may not all be applying every day, but many are watching for opportunities that fit their goals and benefits needs.

Candidates Use Multiple Job Search Channels

The way people look for jobs has changed. Instead of starting and ending their search in one place, candidates move across a range of sources as they learn, compare, and decide.

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