Over half of jobseekers apply for unsuitable roles

Three-fifths of jobseekers have applied for jobs they were knowingly unsuitable for, with the majority citing ‘desperation’ as the main reason why, according to a new study.
Mon, 13 Feb 2012
Three-fifths of jobseekers have applied for jobs they were knowingly unsuitable for, with the majority citing ‘desperation’ as the main reason why, according to a new study.

The study, conducted for the newly launched compliance software service for recruiters, www.NowWeComply.com, found that 63% of respondents said they had knowingly...

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