Job applications from federal workers have surged, with a 50% increase in agencies under review by the Department of Government Efficiency, according to Indeed.
The surge in applications comes at a time when job openings remain limited, especially for knowledge worker roles sought by displaced federal workers.
The recent surge in job applications from federal workers is unprecedented, with a significant increase in workers from agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The influx of displaced federal workers may impact the cooling labor market, especially as demand for knowledge workers has declined.