70% fewer workers quit before job hunting: MyPerfectResume

GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO — Workers in 2025 are far less likely to quit their jobs before searching for a new one, according to new data from MyPerfectResume. 

An analysis of 33,000 cover letters created on the platform between January 2024 and January 2025 reveals a 70% decrease in job seekers resigning before lining up their next role. 

Both early-career and mid-to-late-career professionals are showing this trend, with 63% and 70% fewer, respectively, leaving jobs to hunt for new opportunities.

“The days of quitting a job before searching for a new one may be fading,” Jasmine Escalera, career expert at MyPerfectResume, said in a press release.

Economic uncertainty and shifting job market dynamics are pushing workers to prioritize stability. As a result, more employees are conducting discreet job searches while remaining employed.

Health and family-driven career gaps on the rise

While voluntary resignations for job hunting are dropping, more professionals are stepping away from work due to health and caregiving responsibilities. The data shows a 14% overall increase in medical-related career gaps and a 12% rise in childcare-related gaps. 

Early-career workers are especially affected, with a 20% increase in medical gaps and an 18% rise in childcare gaps. Mid-to-late career workers saw a 22% increase in medical gaps and a 9% rise in childcare gaps.

Escalera noted, “We’re seeing more people step away from work for health or family reasons, underscoring the growing need for companies to provide flexible work arrangements, paid leave, and better support systems.”

Mobile job seekers face more career interruptions

Mobile users—often younger professionals and gig workers—reported 36% more work gaps in 2025 compared to 2024. Early-career mobile users saw a 43% increase in employment gaps, while mid-to-late-career mobile users experienced a 17% rise. 

In contrast, desktop users reported 4% fewer employment gaps, indicating greater job stability.

What employers should know

With job security a top priority, employers may notice fewer resignations but should be aware of more “stealth” job seekers within their ranks. 

Rising medical and caregiving gaps point to a need for more flexible work policies. Companies that adapt by offering flexible schedules, paid leave, and transparent career pathways will be better positioned to attract and retain talent in a changing workforce.