LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional social network, has just launched a new edition of the Workforce Report, a study conducted with over 2,000 Brazilian professionals to analyze the current job market scenario. The report reveals that 40% of Brazilians want to change positions or companies within the next six months, a sign of career reevaluation amid rapid market transformations, shifting company priorities, and advancements in new technologies.
The report indicates that internal mobility is becoming a trend: among professionals seeking change within the next six months, most intend to take on a new role within their current company. In 2023, only 2% expressed interest in internal role changes; by 2024, this number rose to 27%, and this year, it remained high at 22%, signaling that internal mobility remains a relevant career development strategy.
“We are witnessing a maturation in how professionals view their careers. Many have bet on role transitions as a way to anticipate the demands of the new market. Internal mobility, once seen as an exception, is beginning to solidify as a development strategy. This movement reflects not only the desire for change but also the perception that growth within one’s own company is possible, provided there is room for new roles and opportunities to acquire skills,” says Guilherme Odri, Editor-in-Chief of LinkedIn News Brazil.
Despite the strong desire for change, professional transitions remain challenging. The report shows that more than half of those seeking a new job have been on this journey for over six months – and in 29% of cases, the search extends beyond a year. This scenario reflects an unbalanced job market: in Brazil, there is only one job available for every ten candidates, according to platform data, indicating a significant asymmetry between job supply and labor demand.
In response, adaptation efforts are growing. LinkedIn platform data shows a more than 40% increase in skills added to profiles of Brazilian professionals over the past year. For many, this trend is directly linked to openness to exploring new possibilities: 64% say they would be willing to transition to a sector different from their current one.
“When we see such a significant leap in skill additions on the platform, we are facing an important signal. It’s not just about updating one’s profile but seeking repositioning and preparedness for a constantly evolving market,” says Odri. “At the same time, we need to help people be more strategic in how they hire and are hired, including how job postings are written. Today, we already know that 36% of professionals report difficulty even assessing whether an opportunity matches their qualifications”.
The willingness to change roles, switch sectors, and invest in developing new skills shows that mobility—whether internal or across industries—is becoming a strategy for adaptation and growth. For companies and talent alike, understanding this movement is essential: it guides decisions more connected to current work dynamics and contributes to more resilient and future-aligned career paths.
