The Youth Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Foundation’) announced the results of the ‘Youth Recruitment Culture Experience Survey’ on the 26th, revealing the best and worst recruitment experiences young people have encountered during their job search process, as well as the desirable recruitment culture they wish for.
This survey was conducted to listen to the voices of young job seekers, who make up a significant portion of our society, and to contribute to fostering a proper recruitment culture. It was carried out online from January 24 to February 9, targeting 1,338 young people aged 19 to 34.
According to the survey results, the best recruitment experiences chosen by young job seekers included friendly and detailed job postings (60.2%), warm tone/atmosphere/consideration (47.4%), and prompt and accurate notifications for each selection stage (43.2%).
Young people described these recruitment experiences as “moments when the applicant’s value was sincerely respected,” “an opportunity to fully showcase my passion and abilities,” and “I participated with a practice mindset, but after passing, I changed my mind to definitely join the company.”
One respondent said, “The detailed job posting allowed me to predict the working environment, which was good, and the consideration shown during the interview translated into a positive image of the company, making it the best recruitment experience.”
Top 10 Best Recruitment Experiences Chosen by Young People (1,338 Respondents, Multiple Answers Allowed for 1st to 3rd Place)
On the other hand, the worst recruitment experiences cited by young people included personal attacks or discriminatory remarks (49.9%), indifferent attitudes of interviewers (44.7%), and poor job postings (38.6%).
One respondent shared, “Applicants invest time and effort to prepare, but the company did not even show the minimum courtesy, which was disappointing,” adding, “I did not recommend applying to that company to others around me.”
Additionally, pressure questions about employment gaps (36.4%) and personal questions unrelated to the job (35.4%) were also identified as major discomfort factors for applicants.
The Top 10 Worst Recruitment Experiences According to Young People (1,338 Respondents, Multiple Answers Allowed for Ranks 1 to 3)
Furthermore, regarding ‘actions after recruitment experiences,’ 35.7% of respondents who had positive experiences said they would ‘continue to apply to the company or hope for long-term employment,’ and 23.6% said they would ‘trust and use the company’s products or services.’ Conversely, 52.8% of respondents with negative experiences said they would ‘not apply to the company again,’ and 20.2% said they would ‘avoid the company’s products or services,’ indicating that recruitment culture is directly linked to a company’s image.
Also, the top 10 key keywords for a ‘desirable recruitment culture’ identified by young people included ‘fairness,’ ‘respect,’ ‘transparency,’ ‘feedback,’ and ‘recruitment process.’
One respondent suggested, “Recruitment that secures fairness by using competency-based evaluation tools is necessary,” and added, “I hope an open atmosphere is created so that applicants can fully explain their experiences and strengths.”
Another respondent said, “I hope the recruitment system improves so that young people facing difficulties in job searching, such as family care youth and youth preparing for independence, can also gain work experience.”
The Foundation analyzed these survey results by stating, “The importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the recruitment process is increasingly emphasized,” and “On the other hand, negative recruitment experiences can lead to a company’s Demerit, exclusion from job seekers, and an indelible Infamy, which must be guarded against.”
Park Juhee, Secretary General of the Youth Foundation, said, “Through this survey, we were able to confirm young people’s desire for a fair and considerate recruitment culture,” and added, “We hope that a desirable recruitment culture becomes a reality so that job seekers and companies can share mutually positive values during the recruitment process.”
Detailed results of the Foundation’s ‘Youth Recruitment Culture Experience Survey’ can be found on the Youth Foundation’s website.
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