It's a good time be looking for a job, but that doesn't mean the process is enjoyable–a third of workers say searching for a job is harder now than when they started their careers. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Employers can do a lot more to make both job candidates and existing workers feel better about their organization, according to Monster's report, “Respect & Threats to Current Job,” from its 2019 State of the Candidate Survey.
Monster commissioned a survey that polled 1,000 U.S. workers and found that one in seven Americans (14 percent) did not feel respected during their last job search.
“Recruiters can do several things to help job candidates feel more respected including treating candidates like people and not a number in the process,” says Monster career expert Vicki Salemi. “Following up in a timely fashion after an interview is also helpful, even if the answer is evergreen. Communication is key.”
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
