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*Entry-level hiring is down 6%!

…at least that’s what seems to be the case based on some interesting LinkedIn data recently released on their website. Although that’s a number that beats midlevel hiring (which is reportedly down 10%), the LI data also highlighted how Gen Z workers are responding to this job market challenge – i.e. “they’re not just sitting around and waiting for a traditional 9-to-5 role.” Check out these fact bytes from the LI data….

  • Approximately a fifth of younger workers, 21%, have started a business or or using a side hustle to kickstart their career.
  • 22% are building their own apps, websites or getting involved in other technology projects to showcase their skills.
  • 72% of young office workers are looking into switching careers into the skilled trades (ex. electrician, mechanic or construction worker) 12% have already made the switch.
  • 32% of the Gen Z group are taking roles outside their fields in order to build in-demand skills.

So if you’re a Gen X having an issue finding a job, we hope you find it good to know you’re not alone. Its also interesting to see what your peers are doing about this challenge!

The Linked In survey is based on a sample of 1,000 respondents within the first three years of their career (ages 18-29) across the US. Data was collected between March 17 and March 23 of 2026. 

PACE Staffing Network is one of the Puget Sound’s premier staffing /recruiting agencies, helping Northwest employers find and hire employees based on the “right fit” for over 50 years.

A 5-time winner of the coveted “Best in Staffing” designation, PACE is ranked in the top 2% of staffing agencies nationwide based on annual surveys of customer satisfaction. PACE services include temporary and contract staffing, temp to hire auditions, direct hire professional recruiting services, Employer of Record (payroll) services, and a large menu of what we call HIRING HELP that allows clients to purchase a variety of candidate screening and assessment services on an ad hoc basis, augmenting your internal staffing or hiring resources.

To learn more about how partnering with PACE can make a difference to how who and how you hire, contact our Partner Services and Solutions team at 425-637-3312, email us or visit our website.

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