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Say goodbye to application hurdles: The insider tip for job seekers

One in three professionals fear the job application process. A survey by Indeed reveals the reasons why. We show you how recruitment agencies like universaljob can help.
Sina Fehr
Sina Fehr

11.12.2024

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2 min reading time

The hurdles in the application process

A representative survey of 1,000 professionals conducted by Indeed reveals some surprising facts: Every third person is reluctant to apply

  • 56.1% find job interviews unpleasant
  • 52% of those who are reluctant to apply cite stress and pressure as the main reason
  • 46% are afraid of rejection and negative feedback
  • 35.1% are reluctant to spend time on application documents In addition, many applicants complain about long waiting times and a lack of feedback from companies. Nine out of ten respondents have already been ‘ghosted’ by a company - they have never received a response to their application.
Recruitment consultant shows talent suitable job opportunities in a personal interview

The solution: Recruitment and Placement agency

This is where digital recruiting and placement experts such as universaljob come into play. They offer solutions to many of the problems mentioned above:

  1. Less stress: a personal consultant takes the majority of the job search and application process off your hands.
  2. Professional preparation: your consultant will prepare you for your interviews and reduce your uncertainty.
  3. Time saving: you only have to complete one ‘application’ - for the personnel consultant and for recommendation. The consultant takes care of the rest. By the way, you can easily create your CV with our CV generator (lebenslauf.ch).
  4. Feedback guarantee: Unlike many companies, recruitment agencies guarantee feedback on every application. Let us advise you!
  5. Direct approach: 40% of respondents would apply more often if they were approached directly. This is exactly what our consultants do. We give you dedicated and personalised advice.

Now is the time

Despite the hurdles, more than half of those surveyed believe that now is the right time to apply and negotiate better conditions. Oliver Rechsteiner, CEO of universaljob, says

>An engaging candidate journey is key to attracting talent. As a recruitment agency, we can influence this process and make it clear, efficient and rewarding - with fast communication and a smooth process that inspires candidates.

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Success with our support

Working with a recruitment agency like universaljob can remove many hurdles in the application process. You benefit from professional support, save time and nerves and increase your chances of landing your dream job. Are you ready to take the next step in your career without having to go through the application process?

Contact us and we'll take the stress away from you and pave the way to your new job.

about the author

Sina Fehr

Sina Fehr

Marketing & Communication

Sina is Marketing Manager at universaljob and blogs here about topics related to careers, HR processes, digitalisation and recruitment. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to find out more about universaljob as an employer or to get tips for your application.