Survey About Career Changes Conducted Among 3,010 Professionals
Around the world, people are rethinking the meaning of work, and many are taking bold steps to redirect their careers.
Our recent survey of 3,010 professionals (see methodology below) reveals who is actively considering changing jobs and which sectors are experiencing the highest levels of mobility.
Let's take a closer look at these career change statistics.
Key Career Change Statistics
- 49% of professionals are actively considering changing careers
- 34% of professionals have experienced at least one significant career change in the last 10 years
- On average, we project that younger generations will change careers 5 times during their lives.
Career Change Statistics by Industry
| Industry | Actively Considering Change | Had a Major Career Change in Past 10 Years | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail, Wholesale | 58% | 44% | 311 |
| Hospitality, Leisure | 56% | 41% | 201 |
| Construction | 50% | 39% | 181 |
| Transportation, Logistics | 47% | 36% | 121 |
| Manufacturing, Trades | 45% | 38% | 259 |
| Education | 42% | 37% | 239 |
| Healthcare | 40% | 35% | 289 |
| Public Administration | 35% | 28% | 219 |
| Finance, Banking | 33% | 31% | 359 |
| Information Technology | 30% | 29% | 539 |
| Other | 38% | 33% | 292 |
The data shows that the trend of changing careers is most pronounced in the retail (58%) and hospitality sectors (56%), where more than half of workers are considering new career paths.
In contrast, sectors such as IT (30%) and finance (33%) show greater stability and lower rates of career change.
Career Change Intent by Generation
| Generation | Age Range | Actively considering change | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Z | 18–26 | 58% | 420 |
| Millennials | 27–42 | 51% | 1,299 |
| Gen X | 43–58 | 53% | 920 |
| Baby Boomers | 59+ | 21% | 371 |
Our data indicates that younger generations are more actively considering career changes and job hopping.
Yet, 53% of Gen X are also re-evaluating their careers, which shows that questioning one's professional life in during the "midlife crisis" is common among professionals who have settled down and are looking for a deeper meaning in their lives.
Methodology
- This online survey of professionals was conducted from October 8 to 20, 2025.
- Sample size: 3,010 respondents.
- The questionnaire was sent by email to our mailing list of professionals, which we compiled ourselves.
- A major career change was defined as moving from one field or industry sector to another (e.g., from education to software engineering).
- Incomplete questionnaires or those containing errors were removed.
Limitations
This survey relies on self-reported data and should therefore be interpreted with caution.
Our sample includes a wide range of professionals, but a large portion of respondents come from boterview user base, which specializes in job interview preparation.
Consequently, the dataset may overrepresent individuals who are already exploring new career opportunities or actively preparing for a career transition.