Companies all over the US are having a hard time filling hourly jobs, which has led to broad claims of a staff shortage. But is it really that simple to get a job? In September, Joey Holz put this idea to the test by applying for 60 jobs. The results opened our eyes.
Joey sent out 60 applications, but only got 16 emails, 4 phone calls, and one offer to an interview. This makes me wonder how bad the worker shortage really is.
Joey’s experiment showed some very interesting things. One building company offered him a full-time job at $10 an hour, but later changed their mind and now paid the Florida minimum wage of $8.65 an hour. This shows the differences between what employers want and what is fair pay.
A lot of people were interested in Joey’s social media post about his experience. He wants to learn more, so he’s asked other people to share their own job search stories. By gathering more information, Joey hopes to make the job market more clear and disprove the idea that “no one wants to work.”
There is no doubt that the job market is complicated, with many factors at play. Joey’s project makes us think again about the story of the labor shortage and the real problems that people looking for work face.
Joey wants to start a better conversation about the job market and employer claims by shedding light on this problem. Will what he found change the way people talk about the lack of workers? Say what you think.
Main Points:
Out of 60 job applications, only one was chosen for an interview.
Differences between what a boss wants and what is fair pay
The complexity of the job market calls for a nuanced knowledge
Joey’s experiment starts a bigger talk about claims of a labor shortage.
Join in the conversation: Are you having the same problems with your job search? Tell your story.
