60% of business leaders believe most white-collar work will be automated within 12–18 months. 👀
42% say AI is already shrinking their workforce.
41% say AI is the primary driver behind hiring reductions.
More than half plan layoffs in 2026 due to AI.
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Construction, electrical work, plumbing, and automotive repair top the list.
Younger workers are prioritizing stability over prestige.
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ResumeTemplates data shows a clear shift in how Gen Z is assessing career risk.
→ 60% plan to pursue blue-collar work in 2026
→ 47% believe trade roles offer stronger long-term security than corporate jobs
→ 80% of those cite AI-driven job replacement as the primary concern
Our Chief Career Strategist, @JuliaToothacre, was featured on the evening news in Miami, FL, last week to discuss parents being too involved with their kids' careers.
Check out her interview with Jim Berry from @cbsnewsmiami: https://t.co/egkYxHM2rj
Gen Z men report higher parental involvement than women.
70% of men say parents submitted applications multiple times vs. 59% of women.
64% of men say parents repeatedly completed work assignments.
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Parental involvement often continues after hiring.
80% of employed Gen Zers say a parent has communicated with their manager.
67% say this happened multiple times.
Common topics include schedules, accommodations, and promotions.
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51% of Gen Z job seekers say a parent sat in multiple in-person interviews.
55% report a parent appeared on camera during virtual interviews.
When parents are present, employers cannot fully assess communication or readiness.
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ResumeTemplates surveyed 1,000 Gen Z job seekers (ages 18–23) and found parental involvement is widespread.
75% had a parent submit applications.
80% of employed Gen Zers say a parent has contacted their manager.
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Employers expect more workplace risk in 2026. Many anticipate increased challenges related to political speech and discrimination, reinforcing the need for clear policies, consistent training, and well-communicated expectations.
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Concerns about AI are reshaping career choices. 3/5 Gen Z workers plan to pursue blue-collar work in 2026, viewing trade-based roles as more stable as automation continues to create uncertainty across white-collar jobs.
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In 2026, communication is no longer a “nice to have.” Hiring managers say unclear messaging, unprofessional tone, and poor attention to detail are among the fastest ways candidates get rejected, even when their experience is strong.
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Hiring managers are not choosing between hard skills and soft skills in 2026. They expect both. Technical expertise and strong communication are becoming equally important in hiring decisions, especially in a competitive labor market.
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Hiring managers want both technical depth and strong soft skills in 2026.
Employees who adapt, analyze, and communicate will stand out.
Skills that hold up over time matter most.
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Want to rise in crowded applicant pools?
Hiring managers say candidates should focus on: clear communication, strong professionalism, and real examples of adaptability.
Avoid rushed writing and unclear answers.
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Our survey shows leaders reject candidates quickly when attention to detail is missing.
Typos, inconsistencies, vague examples… all signal risk.
They also flag weak problem-solving as a major concern heading into 2026.
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Hiring managers still treat communication as the first filter in competitive pools.
Clear messages. Organized answers. Professional tone.
When communication slips, credibility drops and so do candidates’ chances.
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New ResumeTemplates data is in.
Hiring managers say three skills will define who gets hired in 2026: clear communication, professionalism, and adaptability.
Top rejection reasons: poor tone, missed details, weak problem-solving.
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Communication stays the top soft skill for 2026.
Professionalism, time management, and accountability follow.
Managers want people who show up, communicate well, and own their work.
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Software tools, data analysis, cybersecurity, and project management top the hard skills list for 2026.
AI tools ranked last.
Foundational skills still drive the work.
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Hiring managers are clear about 2026.
Hard and soft skills matter equally for most companies.
Communication, professionalism, software tools, and data skills lead the lists.
Range wins next year.
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