Feel like you are the only one in the job hunt that gets no response? Well apparently not, according to this data from Career Builder.
After you read the data, consider if this is the trend and what can you do different to get a response from a recruiter?
The answer: Your approach and attitude.
Response Required: 82% of workers expect to hear back from a company when they apply for a job, even if the employer isn’t interested.
What goes down must come back up and employers may not be ready for the next shift in the market:
Your top performers may be leaving.
Americans are cranky, disengaged, and looking for something better. Suffering from overwork and being witness to those who had to clean out their office cubes; these employees are the survivors of recession. Clearly the data points to the summer of discontentment in the office.
THE NUMBERS?
In January of 2012, Career Builder surveyed 3,900 leaders across the country. 32% of employers reported top performers left their organization and 39% are concerned they’ll lose top employees in 2013. On the flip side, Career Builder surveyed employees and found while most workers (66%) say they are generally satisfied with their job, 25% say they will change jobs in 2013 or 2014. Clearly they are fishing!
My client looked at me a long time across the table in Starbucks and said, “I can negotiate for others, but not for myself. For whatever reason, talking about money really stresses me out”: she said.
This surprised me a great deal. Highly competent woman, educated and who had an admirable career path. Certainly well accomplished and in a critical sales role to boot!
“Why is that?” I asked.
“It makes me uncomfortable talking about money. I don’t want to leave any on the table and want the employer to do the right thing. Especially around review time. Certainly, they know all that I do for them.”
Many people decide the New Year is the time to find another job. Managing a confidential job search is critical. Once an employer finds out that you are looking, they could deem you no longer loyal to them.
Here are five ways to keep your job search confidential:
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