Deloitte’s 2026 survey of 22,000+ young professionals reveals three major shifts in how they view work, purpose and the conditions shaping their lives. Major concerns many humanists have about leaving academia and entering professional life are the experiences and priorities of younger generations more broadly.

As you move beyond academia, recommendations that highlight your exceptional value shouldn’t just be retrospective statements on your earlier achievements. Treat them as critical opportunities to highlight specific contributions and experiences that communicate your value in the areas you will soon be applying yourself. What is a LinkedIn recommendation? LinkedIn Recommendations are testimonials written by…