The quiet unease beneath an AI-led hiring boom: Why 80% of people feel unprepared for work in 2026
A new LinkedIn report reveals a 2026 job market marked by uncertainty, with 80% of job seekers feeling unprepared and recruiters struggling to find quality talent. AI is reshaping hiring, making it more data-driven but less transparent. This creates a confidence gap, as both sides navigate evolving, algorithm-driven processes where visibility depends on machine-readable signals.
A new LinkedIn report reveals a 2026 job market marked by uncertainty, with 80% of job seekers feeling unprepared and recruiters struggling to find quality talent. AI is reshaping hiring, making it more data-driven but less transparent. This creates a confidence gap, as both sides navigate evolving, algorithm-driven processes where visibility depends on machine-readable signals.
