Candidates’ expectations drop

Wed, 29 Apr 2009

Jobseekers are revaluating their career options, with 36% of applicants prepared to take “whatever I can get”, according to a recent study.

Research by recruitment website CV-Library found that only 16% of applicants are looking for a job better than their previous position. Unskilled trade candidates’ confidence is worst hit with 58% prepared to take any position they can get. 

Bernard Gaughan, general manager at blue collar recruiter Total Labour Solutions, told Recruiter he has seen an influx of applications from over-skilled candidates:

“In the main they are people who aspire to other jobs, like construction, but the very fact that they are willing to work in agriculture and the food sector is very commendable.”