Employers in these industries are hiring ‘like crazy,’ says recruiting expert of 20 years [Video]

If you want to land a new job this year, you’re far from alone. 

More than half (58%) of workers worldwide plan to look for a new job this year, according to new research from LinkedIn. In the U.S., the number of applicants per open job on LinkedIn has jumped from around 1.5 in 2022 to 2.5 as of fall 2024. 

Jobseekers might see fewer openings — and more competition for roles — than in previous years, but the search should be “far less painful” than it was in 2024, Bert Bean, CEO of the staffing firm Insight Global, tells CNBC Make It.

Business leaders plan to ramp up hiring after last year’s uncertainties over politics, AI and inflation, among other concerns, the Wall Street Journal reports. 

Bean says his company is planning to hire twice as many recruiters this year as it did in 2024.

Even if you don’t work in HR or recruiting, hiring for …