Young jobseekers confidence ‘crushed’ by recruitment processes, says CIPD
24 April 2013
A lack of feedback, or even acknowledgement, after applying for jobs is de-motivating and crushing the confidence of many young people.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
A lack of feedback, or even acknowledgement, after applying for jobs is de-motivating and crushing the confidence of many young people.
This is according to a study carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and membership organisation Business in the Community.
It also cites lengthy and non-transparent recruitment processes which mean young people have no idea about the stages involved or how to prepare as meaning employers are left disappointed by applicants.
But it also concedes that the sheer volume of applicants, including many ‘scattergun’ applications, can overwhelm some employers.
Another problem identified was a failure to tailor interviews for people who had never worked before.
CIPD chief executive officer Peter Cheese says: “This mismatch needs to be addressed, not only to reduce youth unemployment and the long-term impact it can have on young people, but also to ensure UK businesses are equipped with the right talent for the future.”
The full report, ‘Employers are from Mars, young people are from Venus: Addressing the young people/jobs mismatch’, is available online.
A lack of feedback, or even acknowledgement, after applying for jobs is de-motivating and crushing the confidence of many young people.
This is according to a study carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and membership organisation Business in the Community.
It also cites lengthy and non-transparent recruitment processes which mean young people have no idea about the stages involved or how to prepare as meaning employers are left disappointed by applicants.
But it also concedes that the sheer volume of applicants, including many ‘scattergun’ applications, can overwhelm some employers.
Another problem identified was a failure to tailor interviews for people who had never worked before.
CIPD chief executive officer Peter Cheese says: “This mismatch needs to be addressed, not only to reduce youth unemployment and the long-term impact it can have on young people, but also to ensure UK businesses are equipped with the right talent for the future.”
The full report, ‘Employers are from Mars, young people are from Venus: Addressing the young people/jobs mismatch’, is available online.
