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Supporting Work-Life Changes and Job Satisfaction
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
- Difficulty finding positions that fit
- Lack of self-confidence
- 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
- High-quality content
- Ease of use
- Consistent availability/reliability
- Increases expertise
- 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.
Source
1 Workforce Development Survey. (2023). Hanover Research for EBSCO Information Services.
