Job postings up 15.3% despite economic uncertainty in Q1

"What was your last salary?" Certain questions from personnel in the interview can deter applicants. How personal and honest can the questions be and what is not allowed? In the interview not only the candidate or the candidate is on the test bench. It is also a chance for the applicants to gain a first impression of the company. Almost 90 percent of the applicants stated in a survey of the job portal Stepstone at the beginning of the year that …

Job postings up 15.3% despite economic uncertainty in Q1

Job postings increased 15.3% year-on-year in the first quarter despite economic uncertainty, according to Matrix Recruitment. The company's latest workforce trends report shows that employers demonstrated a cautious but steady approach to hiring in Q1, particularly in sectors with ongoing talent shortages such as manufacturing, engineering and financial services. “While economic uncertainty remains a concern, we are seeing strong demand for skil…

Job application overload: 86% of job applications go ‘ignored’

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 22 Apr 2025|StatisticsJob application overload: 86% of job applications go ‘ignored’86% of jobseekers in the UK feel that their job applications are being ignored – with 54% admitting that they now use AI to help with the job hunt process. 86% of jobseekers say their job applications are often ignored 29% of jobseekers are sending out over 20 applications per week 58% of jobseekers would be put off by a…