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  ##  Supporting Work-Life Changes and Job Satisfaction 

   [Infographic](/taxonomy/term/111)    | 18 January 2024  

 This infographic shares data about the top challenges facing American workers and most common actions they take when pursuing a new career.



  

 

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 ### Supporting Work-Life Changes and Job Satisfaction

 <a style="display:none; "> Ref Link: https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/86387</a>#### Public Libraries and Workforce Development

### Supporting Work-Life Changes and Job Satisfaction

Did you know that 25% of the U.S. population is unhappy in their current job? A recent survey1 revealed the top challenges facing this cohort and the most common actions they take when pursuing a new career.

#### Top 3 challenges facing unsatisfied workers

1. Difficulty finding positions that fit
2. Lack of self-confidence
3. Inexperience

#### Most common workforce development behaviors

- 63% evaluated their interests, skills and values
- 62% updated their resume
- 45% explored going back to school
- 46% researched the outlook for various jobs/careers/occupations
- 40% prepared for a job interview
- 36% explored starting their own business
- 21% searched for professional career assistance
- 19% prepared for a college or career preparation exam

#### What workers are looking for in a job and career development resource

1. High-quality content
2. Ease of use
3. Consistent availability/reliability
4. Increases expertise
5. Engages and motivates

EBSCOlearning offers a suite of products to help libraries serve the workforce development needs of job seekers, career changers and professionals pursuing advancement.

[Learn more](/products/ebscolearning)

**Source**

1 Workforce Development Survey. (2023). Hanover Research for EBSCO Information Services.



 

  

 

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