Nine Rounds of Interviews and No Call Back: It’s Harder Than Ever to Land a White Collar Job

White-collar job seekers are facing longer hiring processes as employers slow-walk candidates, add new requirements, and increase the number of interview rounds.

May 22, 2023 . 4:19 AM

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White-collar job seekers are facing longer hiring processes, with companies slow-walking candidates and adding new requirements.
Employers seeking to fill white-collar roles report that it’s taking them an average of 11 weeks to hire, up from seven weeks in 2021.
Companies are raising the bar on applicants, with more rounds of interviews and higher technical test scores.
The number of applicants per job posting has nearly doubled from last year, making it harder to stand out.
Unemployed Americans are spending more time out of work as employers grow choosier in their hiring.