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Weekly Insight: The Silent Crisis of Job Seekers
Manage episode 518715331 series 2920994
In this episode, Dexter discusses the silent crisis affecting job seekers, highlighting the alarming rates of burnout and mental health issues before employment.
He explores the current job market landscape, the challenges candidates face, and the impact of financial stress on mental health.
Takeaways
- Two-thirds of job seekers are experiencing burnout.
- The average job hunt takes almost six months.
- Job seekers send an average of 294 applications before landing a job.
- Financial stress and mental health are intertwined issues.
- Over 70% of employers research candidates on social media.
- 82% of employees are at risk of burnout in 2025.
- Gen Z and millennials report peak burnout at just 25 years old.
- Financial pressure is the top concern for young Australians.
- Candidates may exhibit odd behavior due to stress.
- Understanding candidates' contexts is crucial in recruitment.
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357 episodes
Manage episode 518715331 series 2920994
In this episode, Dexter discusses the silent crisis affecting job seekers, highlighting the alarming rates of burnout and mental health issues before employment.
He explores the current job market landscape, the challenges candidates face, and the impact of financial stress on mental health.
Takeaways
- Two-thirds of job seekers are experiencing burnout.
- The average job hunt takes almost six months.
- Job seekers send an average of 294 applications before landing a job.
- Financial stress and mental health are intertwined issues.
- Over 70% of employers research candidates on social media.
- 82% of employees are at risk of burnout in 2025.
- Gen Z and millennials report peak burnout at just 25 years old.
- Financial pressure is the top concern for young Australians.
- Candidates may exhibit odd behavior due to stress.
- Understanding candidates' contexts is crucial in recruitment.
Contact [email protected] to discuss
Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/
Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp
357 episodes
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