Half the country's workers went hunting for new jobs during the first six months but most came back empty-handed. A massive survey by job platform Saramin found that 50.2 percent of employees tried jumping ship to different companies. The bad news hit hard when results showed 72 percent of job hunters struck out completely. The survey questioned 1,302 workers from across the nation about their employment adventures.
The lucky 28 percent who managed to land new positions spent an average of 5.6 months chasing their dream jobs. Less than half of these successful switchers actually found better working conditions at their new companies. About 34 percent discovered their new workplace felt exactly the same as their old one. The remaining quarter ended up worse off than before they made the move.
Job experience proved the golden ticket for most successful candidates according to the survey findings. Nearly three-quarters of winners credited their previous work background for opening doors at new companies. Some job hoppers spread the word about wanting fresh opportunities while others polished their resumes until they sparkled. Interview preparation and professional networking also helped some workers seal the deal.
Big company employees showed the strongest urge to flee their current positions. Workers at major corporations and foreign firms hunted for new jobs more aggressively than employees at smaller businesses. The survey revealed that people at prestigious companies felt just as restless as everyone else despite working for desirable employers.
The lucky 28 percent who managed to land new positions spent an average of 5.6 months chasing their dream jobs. Less than half of these successful switchers actually found better working conditions at their new companies. About 34 percent discovered their new workplace felt exactly the same as their old one. The remaining quarter ended up worse off than before they made the move.
Job experience proved the golden ticket for most successful candidates according to the survey findings. Nearly three-quarters of winners credited their previous work background for opening doors at new companies. Some job hoppers spread the word about wanting fresh opportunities while others polished their resumes until they sparkled. Interview preparation and professional networking also helped some workers seal the deal.
Big company employees showed the strongest urge to flee their current positions. Workers at major corporations and foreign firms hunted for new jobs more aggressively than employees at smaller businesses. The survey revealed that people at prestigious companies felt just as restless as everyone else despite working for desirable employers.
