UK’s first people-powered initiative dedicated to reforming recruitment from advert to offer

 Some job advertisements overstate responsibilities or perks, giving jobseekers unrealistic expectations and creating confusion in the application process. Have you come across misleading job adverts? Roles often look appealing on paper but don’t match the actual day-to-day work. This mismatch can waste valuable time and energy for candidates navigating a competitive job market. 

 Roles are frequently advertised with salaries lower than the skills and experience they demand, making it harder for jobseekers to secure fair compensation. This can result in discouragement during the job search and undervaluing of professional expertise. Transparent hiring practices including salary transparency in job adverts would allow applicants to make informed decisions about applying. 

 Jobseekers often encounter role requirements that don’t reflect the reality of the work involved. Positions can ask for “top talent” in areas that aren’t central to the job, leaving candidates uncertain about suitability. Misaligned expectations also make the interview process more stressful and less fair. 

 Some employers request lengthy or irrelevant pre-employment tasks that don’t - or loosely -  relate to the actual role. This creates unnecessary barriers and can discourage talented jobseekers from completing the application process. Fair and transparent assessments would make hiring practices more equitable. 

Ghosted After an Interview? A  common frustration in job search is ghosting, where applicants receive no feedback after interviews or applications. Lack of communication leaves jobseekers in limbo and adds anxiety to the journey. Improved transparency in interview processes would help candidates feel respected and informed. 

 Applicants often feel pressure to shape their experience or personality to fit perceived company culture. Jobseekers may downplay strengths or tailor answers unnaturally, which can affect authenticity during interviews. A fair interview process should allow individuals to showcase their true abilities. 

Many jobseekers never understand how they were evaluated during recruitment. The hiring process is often unclear, and scoring criteria are rarely shared. This opacity undermines trust and leaves applicants uncertain about how to improve in future job search efforts. Have you been asked to complete unpaid interview tasks? 

 Interview stages can be inconsistent, confusing, or poorly explained, leaving jobseekers unsure of expectations. Lack of clarity in hiring practices creates stress and reduces confidence. Clear guidance at each stage would greatly improve the job application journey. Ever discovered the job role is different in interview than advertised?

Jobseekers can feel overwhelmed navigating the job search and may struggle to meet demanding and unrealistic expectations. Clear, honest communication about role demands would improve fairness and trust in hiring practices. Have you had a bad recruitment experience?