Top 3 Challenges Job Seekers Face

1. Too many places to look. There are lots of ways that job seekers can look for open positions. Job seekers can use online resources, including LinkedIn, Facebook, job boards, employer websites, and networking and industry events. These options are only the tip of the iceberg! The problem is that with so many options, job seekers don’t know where to concentrate their efforts to see the best outcomes. As a result, they can spend months looking for a position with nothing to show for it.

2. Uninformative job descriptions. Candidates depend on job descriptions to know if they are suited for the job and should apply for the position. However, job descriptions can be uninformative or misleading, either because they are too long or too short. Getting a job description with every imaginable detail does not give the candidate a good idea of what is actually important. Conversely, if a job description is too short, it may not tell the candidate what the important skills and tasks are, and other key information such as salary and benefits. In these situations, job seekers are effectively hunting blind.

3. Not enough information. Candidates want to know about their potential employers before they apply for a position. Most job seekers spend a couple of hours researching a company before they hit “Apply.” Unfortunately, companies often don't share enough relevant information about themselves, their products and services, culture, and values. Potential candidates have to play an online game of detective, utilizing external resources, such as Glassdoor, Google, and Yahoo Finance in order to learn more about their prospective employers.

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