Time to apply and fatigue ranked among the top challenges for pursuing a new job, according to study by CompTIA that included all types of roles.
The data comes from CompTIA’s Job Seeker Trends study, which included a survey that took place from Jan. 10 through Jan. 17 and included 1,001 job seekers.
Top challenges in pursuing a new job included:
- Time to apply for jobs, fill out applications, and participate in interviews
- Mental fatigue and stress of lengthy job searches
- Automated application systems that screen out candidates
- Balancing job searches with the demands of work or family
- Information overload with job boards and career sites
- Too many rounds of interviews
- Figuring out where/how to start job search strategy
CompTIA’s survey also asked about factors contributing to job seekers pursuing new employment. They were:
- Financial situation changed
- Stuck in a rut and wanting something new
- Burnout or stress
- Unhappy with current career trajectory
- Values or life priorities changed
Another finding: 67% of those seeking jobs know about AI, and 19% have used AI to review or enhance a résumé or cover letter, 14% have used it for interactive coaching and 14% have used it to automatically apply for jobs or manage applications.