#job-seekers tag

How employers find talent and job seekers stand out in the AI-fuelled job market

In a challenging job market, both job seekers and hiring managers are finding innovative ways to connect and identify true talent.

Startup companies

One chart sums up the job search bitterness we've heard from 750 people who are looking for work

Companies are hiring less while taking longer to fill job openings, leading to frustration among job seekers.

fromFast Company

1 week ago

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

1 week ago

Job seekers haven't felt this dreary about their options since the pandemic

Americans feel pessimistic about job prospects, with a 45% chance of finding new employment, reflecting a broader economic malaise.

fromEntrepreneur

2 weeks ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

fromFortune

1 month ago

Job-seekers aren't imagining things: the number of candidates getting ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high | Fortune

Job seekers face increasing ghosting from employers, with 53% experiencing it in the past year due to overwhelming application volumes and ineffective hiring processes.

Careers

How employers find talent and job seekers stand out in the AI-fuelled job market

Startup companies

One chart sums up the job search bitterness we've heard from 750 people who are looking for work

Are you paying a 'ghost tax' when looking for a job? 37% of employment seekers fall into this common trap

The job market is plagued by ghost jobs, leading to wasted time and money for job seekers.

fromAol

6 months ago

Job seekers say hiring feels rigged - and employers agree

Hiring has become strategic and opaque: applicants stretch qualifications, employers post unrevealed jobs, and both use AI and tactics to game the process.

US politics

fromAxios

Gen Z is facing a job market double-whammy

The unemployment rate for new labor force entrants reached 13.4% in July, the highest since 1988.

Want to make a career pivot? Here's what this Google exec says you should do first.

Gathering insights from networking, internships, and research is essential for making informed career pivots.

'Grammatically correct and emotionally vacant': The pitfalls of relying on AI too much in your job hunt

In this market, you've got to stand out, said Steve Levy, a recruiter in Long Island, New York. When it comes to résumés, it's not just the well-known overuse of em dashes that's tipping off recruiters. It's also the eerie perfection of the documents themselves.

Careers

Cover letter requirements and unlimited PTO are among the biggest dealbreakers for job candidates. Tell us yours.

Certain phrases in job listings deter job seekers, influencing their application decisions.

Many job seekers are discouraged by mandatory cover letters and the absence of pay range specifications.

Unlimited PTO can deter applicants due to perceived drawbacks.

Want to hire the right person? Beginning job interviews with this question can help.

Candidates' questions during interviews reveal their level of interest and engagement, serving as indicators of potential performance.

fromForbes

9 months ago

Rural America Is Ready For Remote Work-If Employers Let Them In

Seventy-five percent of rural, midcareer workers seek training that remote work opportunities would require, according to a new report by Generation and YouGov.

Remote teams

Higher education

fromClickUp

9 months ago

Free Letter of Interest Templates and Examples | ClickUp

A letter of interest introduces candidates to companies even without current job openings, highlighting their potential value.

Templates for letters of interest offer a structured way to communicate skills and experiences.

Effective letters of interest are personalized, concise, and encourage further communication.

Remote teams

fromcleveland

9 months ago

FTC warns of new employment scam that starts with a job, ends in debt

Scammers are exploiting the rise in remote work, luring job seekers with false promises and leading to significant financial risks.

fromFast Company

Red flags to look for during a job interview

Some companies are not great at writing job descriptions—or they'll write perfect versions of a role that don't reflect reality. You need clarity during interviews.

Startup companies

fromFast Company