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82% of jobseekers are hopeful

they’ll land their dream job in 2021

• The majority (59%) of jobseekers were not put
off looking for jobs despite the pandemic

• 82% are feeling hopeful they’ll find a new job
in 2021
• Over 70% would be willing to change sectors
or take a pay cut to find the right role

The majority of jobseekers are hopeful about
finding a new start in 2021, according to latest
research. Showing that, despite the pandemic,
people are continuing to remain positive in their
search for work.

But how are attitudes towards work really
changing during COVID-19? And how has the
pandemic affected our expectations?

A growing sense of optimism
Over eight out of 10 (82%) UK jobseekers
feel optimistic about their chances of finding
their dream job this year – despite the current
restrictions due to COVID-19. And the numbers market with 70% of workers saying they would
remain high for those who have been directly take a pay cut or consider working in a different
affected by the pandemic too. sector if the right opportunity came up.
Of those who lost their jobs due to coronavirus, Additionally, just over half (53%) are willing to
just three in 10 (30%) don’t feel hopeful about move to a different part of the country if it led to
their career prospects in 2021. Furthermore, 52% them finding their ideal job.
of those who were furloughed don’t think it’ll
have any impact on their career at all. A recovering jobs market
One reason for this renewed sense of optimism
So it seems as if optimism is on the rise, even could be down to the number of jobs on offer.
from those who have suffered significant career Despite the economic doom and gloom, jobs are
setbacks over the last year.
actually on the rise.

Stepping out of our comfort zones In fact, over 90,000 jobs went live on reed.co.uk
When it comes to searching for work in 2021, it during the first two weeks of the January 2021
seems as if our expectations may be broadening lockdown (91,946 jobs in total) – this figure is
too. Especially when it comes to stepping outside 10% and 101% higher than the same period in
our comfort zones. the second and first lockdown, respectively.
Many are willing to adapt to the changing jobs By Michael Cheary reed.co.uk

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