The practice of stealth job searching is rising especially among mid‑level professionals. Although exact numbers vary, many surveys show that over 40 percent of job seekers prefer to explore new roles discreetly. Platforms like Whitetruffle, Poachee, and CredHive offer anonymous profiles so recruiters must initiate contact and job seekers only reveal identity on their own terms (
Work It Dail). This signals a real shift toward controlled, confident job exploration.