Applying for a job can be a stressful process, from the initial application, right through to that final and highly anticipated phone call if you were successful.
Recent research conducted in the US and Canada by The Human Reach has cast a spotlight on the most taxing aspects of applying for a job.
40.2% of respondents to this survey said that a lengthy and slow application process was the most frustrating part of the job application process.
A particular bone of contention here was a lack of timely feedback on applications.
Further to that, a slow hiring process was listed as the number one complaint for 19.5% of respondents, while 15.3% listed a lack of transparency on salary and benefits on job posts as their primary irk. Duplicate areas for filling in information and needing to write a customised cover letter were also listed as complaints by the respondents.
“We’ve all gone through what seems to be a never-ending application/hiring process. It can take weeks or even months to get a call back, leaving us to spiral down a rabbit hole about what the future holds,” says AJ Mizes, CEO and Founder of The Human Reach.
“For some people they may be relying on this job, so not getting an answer can cause some serious stress. That’s why it’s important to place a little power back into our hands, instead of the hiring managers.”
Mizes said applicants can take action over their future career by staying patient and mindful as this can help the time move faster so you are not dwelling on the ‘what ifs’ of the job.
“One of the biggest pieces of advice we give our clients is to continue the job search and put yourself out there in order to keep that top of funnel high, especially through networking,” Mizes added.
“Don’t let a slow application process hold you back from other possible opportunities that might fit your needs and wants even better. Keep networking, applying, and researching other companies because you’re destined to find something that fits.”
