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Forbes
24-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How To Strategically Use AI To Launch Your Career In 2025
Welcome to the workforce, class of 2025. Here's how to leverage AI effectively in your job search. The class of 2025 should use AI in their job search Landing your first full-time job is an impressive feat at any time, but today it's becoming even more of an accomplishment. Between the current economic uncertainty and the AI-ification of the workforce, the class of 2025 is struggling to find their place in a fast-changing world. A study released today by iCIMS found that although entry-level hiring is up 6% over last year, there are still far too many candidates waiting in the wings. For every entry-level job opening, 36 people applied—compared to 29 applicants per entry-level job opening last year. Gen Z applicants are also dealing with the disconnect between companies' professed skills-first hiring strategies and how they actually hire. iCIMS found that although 95% of recruiters say they use skills-based practices, when assessing entry-level candidates they rank experience (37%) and education (34%) above skills (28%) as the most important factors. Yet for all this, there are still great opportunities out there for persistent job seekers. 'While the job market is highly competitive, graduates who remain adaptable and resilient in their job search efforts can find meaningful opportunities,' says Jake Gomez, Head of NA Vertical Strategy, ManpowerGroup. 'The job market is evolving, not closing, and job seekers must adapt accordingly.' I recently connected with Gomez to discuss the current state of entry-level hiring and how new grads can optimize their chances in a shifting employment landscape. Here's what we covered. 3 major challenges in today's job market Gomez sees three major hurdles that this year's college graduates must overcome to launch their careers. All of this adds up to a growing pessimism as the Class of 2025 surveys its hiring prospects. And it's not all in their heads. 'The job market challenges are evident, coupled with a 1.6% higher unemployment rate for new graduates compared to the current unemployment rate,' says Gomez. 'Even in our just released ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS), U.S. hiring intentions declined slightly to 30%, a 4% drop from the previous quarter.' Standing out In today's job market, Gomez estimates that it will take most graduates 4–6 months to find work—and upwards of 8 months for certain degrees. And they'll need to go beyond the basics. 'They need to make themselves relevant and stand out from the crowd,' he says. To help differentiate yourself, Gomez believes you should: 'And network like it's your job because until you find one, it is.' How AI is affecting the job search AI is a two-edged sword: while it can help young job seekers, it can also hurt if overused or not used properly. Gomez points to ManpowerGroup's latest research on AI in the workplace, which shows that 85% of employers now use AI in hiring processes. Most, however, recognize its limitations. One-third (33%) say AI can't replicate ethical judgment, while 31% cite customer service as uniquely human. 'Yet the research reveals a nuance that while AI won't replace people, people who can leverage AI will have more value than people who don't,' says Gomez. 'These findings underscore a growing consensus toward AI as a tool for augmentation, not replacement.' So where can AI be a help, not a hindrance? Where should you be cautious of AI? Gomez says it can often be too generic. 'Overreliance on AI-generated content without personalization can make applications feel unauthentic,' he says. AI may also add skills that don't reflect your actual capabilities. 'This can backfire in an interview if the job seeker can't speak to the skills,' he warns. Finally, it's all too easy to become overly dependent on AI. 'AI can become a crutch and hamper growth in critical skills,' says Gomez. To make the best use of AI in your job search, says Gomez, you should co-create with AI to generate a starting point or framework. 'But you must edit and ensure it reflects your voice,' he says. 'Make sure your answers stay 'you.' Ensure you stay true to who you are, embracing your strengths, values, and interests.' Job searching beyond AI While AI is now a big piece of the employment puzzle, it's not the only tool you can use to get hired. Gomez identifies three key actions you can take to improve your employability: It's true, the current job market isn't an easy one to break into—but the class of 2025 has already achieved so much. 'By focusing on skill development, networking, and flexibility, new graduates can navigate this landscape and find rewarding career paths,' says Gomez. 'And most importantly, control what you can control—your effort and attitude. Don't give up, ask for help, and be kind to yourself and others. 'You will succeed.'
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
iCIMS to Host Virtual Event Empowering Recruiters to Drive Strategic Change and Define Future of Recruiting
Register for iCIMS Next on June 17 to earn CEU credits HOLMDEL, N.J., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iCIMS, a leading enterprise hiring platform, is hosting iCIMS Next, a free virtual user conference for global customers and talent acquisition professionals, on June 17. The event is designed to help the modern recruiter lead through this new era of work, where change is constant and technology innovations are rapid. Attendees will leave with cutting-edge strategies and best practices that can elevate their impact with iCIMS. The half-day event will include expert-led sessions from iCIMS customers, industry analysts from The Hackett Group and Lighthouse Research & Advisory, as well as iCIMS executives. Sessions will showcase strategies for scaling hiring, embracing innovation and leading through change. Attendees who join live will be eligible to earn SHRM and HRCI Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits. 'Recruiting is undergoing a seismic shift with AI, evolving regulations and business demands rewriting the rules of talent acquisition,' said Nikki Grigsby, chief customer officer, iCIMS. 'These continuous changes call for fearless leadership, so we're empowering our global community to flex their skills and embrace this era as architects of change. With bold strategies, creative thinking and conviction, we're building a future where recruiters and technology move in lockstep to drive hiring success and strategic impact.' Highlights from the agenda include: Live attendees of iCIMS Next can also explore two breakout tracks led by iCIMS executives, customers and partners. Attendees will have the option to learn how they can shape the future of talent acquisition as change agents and lead AI transformation, and elevate their everyday impact with practical, day-to-day techniques. Register for iCIMS Next and join the event live to earn SHRM and HRCI CEU credits. Registrants will have access to on-demand sessions post-event. About iCIMS, Inc. iCIMS empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. iCIMS accelerates transformation for a community of nearly 6,000 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, that collectively employ more than 33 million people worldwide. For more information, visit Contact Carlee Capawana Director of Corporate Communications, iCIMS [email protected] 9089476572 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE iCIMS, Inc.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New iCIMS Data Shows Unexpected Labor Market Resilience Amidst Persistent Volatility and Federal Government Reductions
The iCIMS Insights April 2025 Workforce Report highlights opportunity for private sector employers to tap into highly skilled former federal workers HOLMDEL, N.J., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweeping layoffs across federal agencies are shaking up the U.S. workforce, impacting multiple departments and job functions, from healthcare to financial services and education. iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today released the iCIMS Insights April 2025 Workforce Report, unveiling new challenges and opportunities for employers and job seekers alike as tens of thousands of displaced public sector workers flood the private job market. The report also includes perspective and actionable advice for employers and job seekers from iCIMS partner, UKG. iCIMS data shows that despite all predictions of a gloomy March, the overall labor market has shown surprising resilience. According to the new report, job applications and openings are on the rise, up a whopping 24% and 7%, respectively, since this time last year. Will these positive signs persist as the effects of the federal workforce cuts trickle into the private-sector labor market, or will this optimism give way to chaos? "The recent wave of federal workforce reductions is introducing a surge of experienced, highly skilled talent from public sector jobs into the private sector," said Stephanie Sansone, director of talent acquisition, iCIMS. "While this shift brings some uncertainty, it also reinforces the strategic role recruiters play in matching candidates' transferable skills to the open roles as they enter the market." Key hiring trends drawn from iCIMS' proprietary platform of thousands of customers worldwide: Finance sector shines bright amid federal cuts. Mirroring overall labor market trends, financial services showed positive signs of job growth despite ongoing turbulence. Job openings saw an average of 46 applicants in Q1 2025, marking a 13% increase from the previous year (40). But with a heightened volume of candidates to choose from, are finance employers equipped to provide a high-quality hiring experience? A silver lining for healthcare amidst federal layoffs. As the nation shed tens of thousands of public healthcare workers, private facilities may see an uptick. Healthcare applications (+17%), openings (+2%) and hires (+1%) all grew in March. Despite the minimal increase in hires, healthcare employers are finding qualified talent as quickly as most sectors. Time to fill (TTF) for healthcare roles is nearly on-par with last year, increasing by just one day, from 39 to 40. Education employers seek specialized skills for teaching positions. While applications for education roles rose a modest 4% from March 2024, openings and hires dropped 6% and 4%, respectively. TTF for education jobs is also running over a week longer than other industries, at 51 days. With U.S. public schools struggling to hire qualified teachers, particularly in STEM, recent federal layoffs may provide a chance for education employers to snap up highly skilled workers. Activity is on the rise in Washington, D.C. Job applications in the Washington, D.C. area are surging following federal worker reductions, up a whopping 37% year-over-year. A possible indication of the new pool of candidates moving from public to private sector roles, this growth outpaced the overall trend across all sectors (+24%). Bob Lavigna, senior fellow – public sector at UKG, an iCIMS partner, emphasized how private sector workers can translate their experience for private sector employers: "Displaced federal employees have a lot to offer but will need to translate their federal experience into descriptions that non-government employers will understand. They will need to communicate not just the tasks they performed but the outcomes they achieved." Earlier this month, iCIMS announced it has been awarded "Business Intelligence Solution Provider of the Year" at the 2025 Data Breakthrough Awards. This is the second consecutive year the iCIMS Insights monthly labor market snapshots and subscription-based services, iCIMS Insights+ and iCIMS Insights Advisor, have been recognized — selected from over 3,000 nominations from across the globe. Download the iCIMS Insights April Workforce Report for a deeper dive into the latest workforce trends and the impact of recent federal government reductions on the labor market. About iCIMS, empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. iCIMS accelerates transformation for a community of nearly 6,000 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, that collectively employ more than 33 million people worldwide. For more information, visit ContactCarlee CapawanaDirector of Corporate Communications, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE iCIMS, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New iCIMS Research Finds AI Driving Demand for High-Paying Tech Jobs Despite Hiring Slowdown
The iCIMS Insights March 2025 Workforce Report reveals high salaries are driving job seekers to open tech jobs while women face challenges in adapting to AI skills HOLMDEL, N.J., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today released the iCIMS Insights March 2025 Workforce Report. The report uncovers deeper insights on hiring and application activity for technology-related jobs across all industries and critical trends in AI-driven job demand. With AI innovation accelerating, companies are creating high-paying tech jobs to keep pace. Despite a broader hiring slowdown, tech job seekers aren't hitting the brakes—it's all-systems-go as they chase opportunities in this evolving field. Drawing from proprietary data across thousands of organizations that receive over 223 million applications and hire more than 5.4 million people annually, as well as a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the report found that the labor market remains uncertain. iCIMS data shows that while overall application volume was the highest seen since the start of last year (up 12% from February 2024), organizations slowed down hiring. Job openings were up just 3% year-over-year, and hires dropped 6% in the same time period. Key insights on tech jobs: Tech jobs are hot, but not easy to land. In the face of a freezing effect for white-collar jobs in the labor market, job seekers are undeterred, especially when it comes to tech jobs. Applications for tech roles jumped 28% in one year from February 2024. Openings also rose 11% in the same time period. Hires, however, are still down 3% year-over-year. Tech hiring buffers for the right fit. While applications for tech jobs are pouring in, recruiters may still be struggling to find the right fit for open roles. Time-to-fill (TTF) for tech jobs increased from 48 days in February 2024 to 51 days in February 2025. Older workers sit on the tech bench. Younger workers are leading aged 18 to 24-year-old comprised 58% of applicants for tech roles and those under 35-years-old represented 78% of applicants. Tech is a man's (and woman's) world. Applications for tech jobs from men increased 32% year-over-year, and women were just shy, with a 27% increase in the same time period. These surges far outpaced the overall labor market, with applications from men and women across industries increasing just 14% and 10%, respectively. The impact of AI on job seeker behavior: Chasing dollars, not code. More than half (57%) of respondents cited high salaries as the top driver that would attract them to apply for a job in tech. Job stability (37%) and flexibility in work arrangements (37%) fell closely behind. Don't mind the (AI skills) gap. With time-to-fill slowing down for tech jobs, is an AI skills gap to blame? Less than a quarter (21%) of job seekers said they feel adequately prepared to adapt to AI-driven challenges in the workplace. Boomers swipe left on tech careers. The decline of older tech applicants may be driven by concerns surrounding ageism and AI skills gaps, with 57% of baby boomers saying they are not interested in pursuing a tech career. Imposter syndrome is causing a glitch. Despite their surge in applications, 23% of women reported not feeling prepared for AI-driven changes at work and aren't sure how to adapt to them, compared to 17% of men. Still, 40% of women have no plans to improve their AI-related skills, and only 10% believe that AI literacy is a requirement for landing a job today, compared to 18% of men. Earlier this month, iCIMS announced it earned TrustArc's TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification, demonstrating its commitment to building responsible AI that is trustworthy, transparent, explainable and fair across every step of the recruiting and hiring lifecycle. iCIMS is the only enterprise recruiting software provider and one of only a few companies ever to obtain this certification. iCIMS also recently announced the continuation of its responsible AI journey with the introduction of generative AI to iCIMS Digital Assistant as part of its 2025 Winter Release. Download the iCIMS Insights March Workforce Report for a deeper dive into the latest workforce trends. About iCIMS, Inc. iCIMS empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. iCIMS accelerates transformation for a community of nearly 6,000 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, that collectively employ more than 33 million people worldwide. For more information, visit ContactCarlee CapawanaDirector of Corporate Communications, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE iCIMS, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
