What’s Stopping Job Seekers from Hitting ‘Apply’? A Closer Look at Our LinkedIn Poll Results
21 May 2025
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, job seekers are more discerning than ever, and it turns out the smallest details in a job advert can make the biggest difference. We recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking candidates what stops them from applying for a job, and the results were telling: 66% said they would not apply if the salary is not listed 22% pointed to vague job descriptions 9% cited a lack of flexibility or hybrid working 3% had other reasons So, what does this tell us? Let’s break it down: Transparency is Non-Negotiable: Salary Matters The biggest takeaway - and by far the most
