Nine Things Job-Hunters Expect and What Employers Really Want

Melissa Shaw developed a PowerPoint which shares "what employers want, what job-hunters must do, and the disconnect between the two parties when it comes to interviewing, social media, etiquette and more." In her presentation, called "Nine Things Job-Hunters Expect and What Employers Really Want ," Shaw explores the expectations of job searchers, and the consequences to corporate reputation if those expectations are unmet. She cites a "CareerBuilder study, [which] shows that job seekers who don't hear back after applying to an employer are more likely to stop buying products or services from the company" (slide 9). A corporation's reputation is very important to human resources, as Shaw also notes that:

• 68% [of job seakers] said they would accept a lower salary if the employer created a great impression through the hiring process.
• 29% percent of job seekers said they don't think employers do a good job of reinforcing why their companies are a good place to work.
• Job seekers also said they would accept a lower salary if the company had exceptionally positive reviews online (67%) or if the company had a lot of positive press recently (65%). (slide 7).

-DD