- Top three frustrations of Hong Kong jobseekers were multiple interview rounds (37%), slow feedback (34%) and lack of transparency on rewards and benefits (34%)
- 84% of Hong Kong jobseekers received multiple job offers when searching for work
Businesses in Hong Kong are missing out on top talent because they are alienating candidates with long hiring practices and poor communication, new research from Robert Half has revealed.
The research also found that when looking for a new job, Hong Kong jobseekers do so actively with 45% of jobseekers applying for 10 roles or more at the same time. However, in a market where 95% of Hong Kong employers say they find it challenging to source skilled talent, they need to act fast or risk losing talent. The research indicated that more than eight in ten jobseekers regularly receive multiple job offers when searching for work, with 43% “often” or “always” getting more than one offer.
Hong Kong jobseekers were asked: “What are your biggest frustrations about the recruitment process when applying for a new role?”
| Doing multiple job interviews with the same employer | 37% |
| Slow feedback to get an update about where I stand in the recruitment process | 34% |
| Lack of transparency on rewards and benefits | 34% |
| Keeping track of multiple job interviews/opportunities with different employers | 30% |
| Poor communication about the required steps in the recruitment process | 28% |
| Delayed decision-making | 24% |
| Difficulties scheduling interviews | 24% |
| Changing role requirements | 16% |
| Disappointment with contractual terms | 17% |
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