This document summarizes research on what job candidates want from employers during the hiring process. It finds that candidates expect quick communication and feedback from employers, including confirmation of applications within 24 hours and information if they were unsuccessful. Candidates also expect to reach the interview stage within two weeks and be offered a job within three weeks of applying. The top things candidates want to see in job postings are convenience, day-to-day responsibilities, and salary/benefits. If given the choice, many candidates would take a pay cut to work for their dream employer.
33. “more jobs for older people”
“recruiters should work weekends”
“professional career counselling”
“more face-to-face”
“simplified application forms”
34. enforce feedback
speed of response
contact when it’s promised
honest feedback
clarity on progress
guaranteed feedback
Dream job
35. If you could work for any
organisation, what would it be?