Almost 7 in 10 SG professionals expected to look for new jobs in 2025: report

Millennials (76%) and Gen Z (71%) lead the trend.

Almost 7 in 10 professionals in Singapore (68%) plan to look for new job opportunities in 2025, surpassing the global average of 58%, LinkedIn reported.

In its report, LinkedIn said younger generations are leading the trend with 76% of Millennials and 71% of Gen Z expressing intent to seek new opportunities.

Meanwhile, 61% of respondents report that the job search has become harder in the past year, with nearly half (49%) struggling to stay positive. Many are also applying to more jobs but hearing back less often, with 47% reporting limited responses despite higher application volumes.

HR professionals are equally frustrated, with only 3.4% of applications fully meeting their criteria and 28% spending 3 to 5 hours daily sifting through applications due to a lack of technical (44%) and soft skills (50%) among candidates.

On the other hand, LinkedIn cited Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Food and Beverage Assistant, and Electrical and Instrumentation Technician as the fastest-growing roles in the city-state.