Majority of workers say job hunting is difficult – YouGov
Confidence was lowest among younger adults, with 74% of 18 to 24-year-olds describing the job market as difficult.
53% of workers in the UK said it was difficult to find a job, while only 31% said it was easy, according to data from YouGov.
Just 4% said it was very easy to find a job, 27% fairly easy, 36% fairly difficult, and 17% very difficult.
Confidence was lowest among younger adults, with 74% of 18 to 24-year-olds describing the job market as difficult.
Only 2% of 18 to 24-year-olds said it was very easy to find a job, compared to 5% of those aged 50 to 64 and 4% of over 65s.
33% of 18 to 24-year-olds said it was very difficult, compared to 19% of those aged 25 to 49, 16% aged 50 to 64, and 9% for over 65s.
William Stokes, CEO at Co-space, said: “The job market may be tough, but flexibility is giving people control again.
“We’re seeing professionals from every sector choosing to freelance, consult or start their own businesses, and flexible workspaces are at the heart of that shift.
“You no longer have to wait for the right job; you can create your own.”
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