New data from the U.S. Department of Labor showed job openings rose to more than 5.6 million in June. So why are so many jobs up for grabs and going unfilled? New research from staffing firm Robert Half suggests some companies are taking too long to fill open jobs, missing out on the best candidates as a result.
The new survey of workers found:
- 69% lose interest in a job if they don’t hear back from an employer within two weeks of an interview
- 32% question the company’s other decision making abilities when they take too long to hire
- 35% cite their top frustration in the job search is being brought back in for unnecessary follow up interviews and skills assessments
Robert Half's "Time to Hire" survey explored worker sentiment about the job search process, specifically their views about the timeframe between setting up the initial interview and receiving the job offer. More than 1,000 U.S. workers currently employed in office environments were surveyed by an independent research firm for the study.
"Professionals in fields such as compliance, cyber security, big data and finance can receive four to six offers within a week," said Paul McDonald, senior executive director of Robert Half. "Candidates with several options often choose the organization that shows the most interest and has an organized recruiting process."
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