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Canadian Job Seekers Say Networking Is Becoming More Transactional and Technology Is to Blame
Survey finds 70% of hiring managers and 76% of job seekers say online networking feels transactional, with 80% agreeing authentic relationships are hard to build.
- A recent survey by Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll reveals 70% of Canadian hiring managers and 76% of job seekers say networking today feels more like a business transaction than a genuine personal connection.
- Online platforms intended to simplify professional networking have instead introduced a layer of artificiality, with 78% of job seekers finding it difficult to form authentic relationships in transactional environments.
- Data shows 64% of hiring managers and 69% of job seekers view networking primarily as identifying job opportunities rather than building relationships, revealing a widening gap between professional aspirations and current reality.
- Bob Funk Jr., CEO, President, and Chairman of Express Employment International, states that "our human commitment to listen, engage and invest in people" provides lasting professional worth despite technology's convenience.
- Despite mounting frustrations, 86% of hiring managers and 82% of job seekers agree networking remains critical for securing employment, suggesting both sides are ready for more authentic engagement strategies.
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The Toronto Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Canadian Job Seekers Say Networking Is Becoming More Transactional and Technology Is to Blame
TORONTO, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A growing majority of Canadians say networking no longer feels like relationship-building but a thinly veiled transaction, and new survey data shows just
·Toronto, Canada
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wpnews.com+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Networking Isn't Personal Anymore -- With Four in Five Professionals Calling It Transactional
The shift is reshaping how people build careers, signaling a growing desire for deeper, more meaningful professional relationships.
·West Point, United States
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