A majority of U.S. and Canadian workers fit are also jobseekers, according to a new study by CareerBuilder and Inavero.
According to the study, 69 percent of full-time workers reported that searching for new job opportunities is part of their regular routine.
“Digital behavior has blurred the distinction between an active and a passive job candidate,” said Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America.
“The majority of workers are regularly exposed to new job opportunities and are willing to consider them. They may not leave their jobs right away, but they’re keeping aware of possibilities and planning for their next career move.”
In addition to heightened awareness about job openings, the ongoing pursuit of other positions is also driven by the perception of the overall work experience. Fifty-three percent of workers said they feel like they just have a job, not a career.
In addition to regularly looking for new employment, workers are also thorough in their job search. In fact, workers often utilize more resources in job hunting than in some other activities that impact their households.
On average, workers reported they use approximately 15 sources when searching for a job. This compares to an average of 12 sources for researching insurance providers, 11 sources for researching banks, and 10 sources for researching vacations.
The survey included 1,078 full-time workers across industries and company sizes in the United States and Canada.