
Why Senior Candidates Send More CVs and Get Fewer Replies
The job market is increasingly sending mixed signals: candidates report longer recruitment processes, fewer responses to applications, and greater competition for attractive roles, while employers continue to point to difficulties in finding people who truly meet their expectations.
At first glance, this may seem like a paradox, but in many cases it is the result of greater market polarization. Forbes describes this phenomenon as the “barbell effect”: demand is concentrated at the two extremes of the market – on the one hand, professionals with specific occupations and practical qualifications, and on the other, experts with rare skill sets. Read more








