A Job Seeker’s Experiment to Determine the True Labor Shortage
Hourly employment are becoming harder for US employers to fill, leading to frequent claims of a labor crisis.
But is it really that simple to obtain a job? In September, Joey Holz applied to sixty jobs in an attempt to test this notion. These results opened our eyes.
Joey applied for sixty jobs; in return, she got sixteen emails, four calls, and one invitation to a meeting. This calls into question how serious the labor deficit is.
Joey’s experiment produced some intriguing results. One construction business offered him a full-time job at $10 per hour; however, they later withdrew their offer and are currently paying the Florida minimum wage of $8.65 per hour. This illustrates the differences between what businesses want and what is appropriate compensation.
Joey received a lot of attention for his social media post regarding the experience. He’s intrigued and wants to know more, so he’s invited others to share their experiences looking for a job. By gathering more information, Joey hopes to dispel the idea that “no one wants to work” and shed light on the job market.
There is little doubt that a multitude of factors add to the employment market’s complexity. Joey’s research compels us to reexamine the conventional wisdom regarding the labor crisis and the real difficulties that job seekers confront.
Joey hopes to raise awareness of this problem in order to encourage a more productive conversation about the labor market and employer claims. Will the information he found change the way people talk about the labor shortage? Share your thoughts.
Key Concepts:
Out of sixty job applications, just one was chosen for an interview.
Differences between what a management wants and what is acceptable compensation
The labor market is intricate and calls for a high level of skill.
Joey’s experiment starts a wider conversation about the claims of a labor shortage.
Engage in the conversation: Do you have comparable challenges when looking for work? Tell your story.
