British job seekers face significant challenges in their job search, with more than half not hearing back from potential employers. This silence affects confidence, causes frustration, and leads to inefficiencies for both candidates and businesses.
- Research reveals that 55% of British job seekers do not receive feedback from employers, highlighting a significant gap in communication.
- A survey shows the hiring process is inefficient, contributing to delays in matching candidates with jobs and lowering job seeker confidence.
- Silence from employers impacts job seekers’ mental well-being, with many preferring a rejection over no response at all.
- Indeed introduces AI-driven tools to streamline hiring, aiming to enhance communication and job matching efficiency.
New research indicates that over half (55%) of British job seekers do not hear back from applications, underscoring a major communication gap in the hiring process. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, 916,000 job vacancies currently exist in the UK, yet frustrations around the hiring process prevent these from being filled expediently.
The survey, which included 1,000 working individuals and 1,000 hiring professionals in the UK, revealed inefficiencies in the hiring process that affect both job seekers and employers. Job seekers often face silence rather than rejection, with 86% expressing a preference for any response over none. This lack of communication erodes confidence, as 41% of seekers report significant effects on their self-assurance when not contacted by potential employers.
The job hunt itself is seen as challenging, with 79% of participants indicating the difficulty in finding suitable roles. A staggering 63% describe the UK hiring process as slow and inefficient, resulting in 51% abandoning their search for a suitable position due to discouragement or time constraints. Emotionally, job seekers report feeling frustrated, demoralized, and burned out, with extended searches leading many to apply for roles they are not fully interested in.
On the employer side, the hiring process mirrors this dissatisfaction, as 61% of hiring professionals admit to encountering lengthy and ineffective procedures. A part of the problem is the mismatch between roles and applicants, with 32% of candidates being unsuitable due to avoidable factors like geography or qualifications.
In response to these challenges, Indeed has launched new AI-powered products to streamline the hiring process, aiming to improve the speed and quality of matches between employers and job seekers. Their latest tools promise to make candidate responses more effortless, enhancing overall communication and efficiency in the hiring process. Indeed’s Smart Sourcing tool facilitates access to a vast talent pool, offering precise candidate recommendations based on skills and experiences, which helps employers connect with potential hires more efficiently.
At the FutureWorks event in London, Indeed announced the availability of their Indeed Connect for Employers app in the UK. This app, compatible with both iOS and Android, allows employers to remain engaged in the hiring process on the go, thus improving responsiveness. Additionally, the updated Indeed Profile assists job seekers by simplifying the portrayal of their skills and experiences, which in turn provides better job recommendations.
The implementation of AI tools by Indeed is poised to address communication inefficiencies in the UK job market, aiming to benefit both job seekers and employers.
