Employees may be fed up with their current employer, want a salary boost, or are simply looking for new opportunities to advance their career. But
While technology has eased the recruitment process, when both hiring managers and job seekers use too much of it, wires can get crossed. When employees use AI, it may overwhelm a hiring system, and make it difficult for a recruiter to see what makes an applicant unique. More AI applications also means more competition.
"What we want is to get to the point where technology is providing an environment where we can integrate all the data that we can get from candidates and employers alike, and still get human-centric insights into that hiring process," says Sara Gutierrez, chief science officer at talent insights company SHL.
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If and when an employee is able to stand out from their resume alone, getting to the next step is much more random than they may think. To see just how random, Kickresume tasked six
"This basically means recruiters were halfway towards randomness," says Peter Duris, co-founder and CEO of Kickresume. "This just goes to show how unpredictable the process can be. There's a huge chance you won't get the job even if you're perfect."
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Employees may also find themselves on the job hunt because they feel they're being paid unfairly — and for those in the LGBTQ community, their hunch is unfortunately correct. LGBTQ workers make 90 cents for every dollar a cisgender, heterosexual employee makes, according to data from the Human Rights Campaign. Addressing this kind of disparity is a critical part of any employer's DEI strategy.
"Even though many companies have made great strides in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, there's a lot of work that still needs to be done," says Sarah Reynolds, chief marketing officer at HR tech company HiBob. "Compensation is fundamental to the relationship between employer and employee. We don't go to work for fun; we exchange labor for, hopefully, fair compensation."
Here's how to audit your pay practices to ensure workers are being paid their fair share:
No matter your reason for job searching, getting through the myriad of applications, cover letters and resume tweaks can be especially challenging if you're prone to procrastination. But there are easy ways to overcome these work blocks, like asking for help and support from a friend or colleague, tidying up your work space or setting a timer to help motivate you. A mental health counselor shares a few easy ways to stay on track, no matter the assignment.
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