There are a lot of ways to describe the current job market. You may have heard the term “war on talent” or “job seeker’s market,” but that doesn’t paint the entire picture. Many job seekers spend months searching for their next position without gaining traction. Why? Here are seven possible reasons you’re not getting hired and a few ways you can fix them.
You’re struggling to fill positions and wonder why more candidates aren’t completing the hiring process. Responses to your job ads are low. Some people don’t even finish the application. You schedule interviews, but candidates don’t show. What’s going on? It could be you’re making mistakes that disrupt the candidate’s experience.
If you’re looking for a job but haven’t worked in a while, you have what is known as an employment gap in your work history.
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When we purchase a product, we expect certain things. We want our medications to contain a consistent dosage. We want our cereal to taste the same, box after box. We want our new car to meet specific safety requirements.
While staff turnover happens throughout the year, employers may see a slight uptick during the summer months. Given the current challenges employers face in replacing workers, employees are in the driver’s seat. Now, more than ever, businesses must adapt and be responsive to current trends to retain their top talent.
Bad habits: We all have them. Left unchecked, bad habits at work can sometimes slow the progress toward our career goals.
In July 2021, California Congressman Mark Takano presented a bill to reduce the average American workweek from five days to four.
Were you recently turned down for a job? Even if you weren’t excited about the role, repeated job rejections can wear away at your self-esteem.
When is it time to look for a new job? Your answer may depend on your age.
