29% of Australian business leaders are very concerned about how suitable a jobseeker is for a role if their resume shows signs of frequent job hopping
27% are very concerned about a candidate's suitability if they make unrealistic salary requests
Requesting to work from home (8%) is the least concerning factor for employers when assessing a candidate's suitability for a role
Independent survey commissioned by Robert Half among 300 business leaders in Australia.
”Today’s Australian business landscape requires savvy hiring decisions. In this era of scrutinised cost management, every employment choice is a critical investment. Employers are strategically seeking top-notch talent, recognising that their selections must add tangible value. In this meticulous selection process, red flags in a candidate's suitability are detectable. Spotting those warning signals in a candidate's profile is a skill that discerning employers continue to refine,” says Nicole Gorton, Director at Robert Half.
Here are Robert Half’s tips on how to create ‘green flags’ for employers when they are assessing your suitability for role:
Before deciding to move jobs purely for more money, think about how your current role could help your career progression and skills development. Are you learning new and transferrable skills that can be used in the future? Are you learning leadership skills and how to empathetically manage a team? Understand how your current responsibilities could be helping you long-term and see if this is something you would like to build on.
