What’s turning employees off from applying to your company

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 4 Min Read

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Employees have expressed their desire to find new jobs in 2025, but while the job market has swung back to the benefit of employers, applicants are still selective in how they’re conducting their search. 

According to recent research from Gallup, 51% of employees are actively looking for new job opportunities, and less than 20% felt satisfied with their current roles. But employees aren’t making it easy for hiring managers — a survey from resume writing service StandOut CV found some common faux pas that are turning applicants away. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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