As the class of 2025 prepares to enter the workforce, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half highlights the challenges faced by early-career professionals and the strategies to overcome them. Based on a survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. workers, professionals shared the challenges they faced when starting their career, including:
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- Limited mentorship opportunities: 45% of workers said they didn’t have a mentor or peer to guide them early in their career.
- Support managing workloads: 39% struggled with prioritizing the tasks at hand.
- Insufficient onboarding: 36% felt unprepared due to inadequate employer training.
- Lack of internship experience: 34% entered the workforce without an internship or relevant work experience.
- Skills gap: 34% felt that they weren’t able to make an immediate impact with the skills they possessed.
Brandi Britton, executive director with Robert Half, shares results from the survey and discusses what early career professionals need to know to successfully navigate today’s job market. She offers insights on how candidates can stand out during their job search, industries with in-demand roles for early career professionals, and provides actionable advice for overcoming early career hurdles.
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