Common challenges in online job search and how JobTatkal can help

Why is finding a job difficult?

It’s no secret that job searching is difficult, regardless of how much experience you have in your field or how large an appetite you possess for learning.?

Finding a job can be challenging since there are many applicants vying for a small number of openings, there isn't a clear plan in place, it's hard to keep skill sets up to date, and only a tiny portion of open positions are posted publicly.

The preference for overqualified candidates and the inclination of companies to hire internally, simply adds up to your woes. It always seems like there are endless things to do: networking, cover letter writing, resume writing, and that's before you even start getting interviewed!

You may increase your chances of landing the job you desire by being aware of the following obstacles and finding a solution to the same.

What are the most common challenges job seekers face?

1. Fake and ghost jobs listed online

A number of fake and ghost jobs are regularly listed online. At times, the organizations posting such jobs don't exist at all and intend to deceive job seekers. At times, corporations list fake job postings on job portals to garner attention and increase company visibility.?

A lot of job postings do not hold the correct details about the position or give the same pay as stated on the employment portal. Job seekers are, therefore, misguided and fall prey to fake jobs and online money frauds.??

2. Unclear job descriptions

When job descriptions are unclear, it becomes challenging to ascertain what employers are really looking for when expecting candidates to apply. Determining whether you're a good fit for the mentioned position becomes extremely difficult.

3. Unknown salary range

It can be challenging to tell if you'll receive what you deserve to be paid because not all job postings include a salary range. Most job postings do not equip you with the information you need to estimate the salary you can expect or to negotiate salary during the interview.?

4. Confusing application process

The hiring procedure is lengthy, drawn-out and perplexing for some companies. Hiring organizations might require you to do exhausting documentation or appear for several skill assessments before you can bag the job.?

5. Absence of a two-way communication mechanism?

Prospective employers abruptly stop responding, ghosting you in the middle of the hiring process. Talented applicants regularly get discouraged when companies don't communicate well with them.

6. 'Over-demanding' skill set and qualifications?

It's obvious to become overwhelmed by job descriptions and believe you're not qualified for the position. Job descriptions often exaggerate the requirements, skills and qualifications needed, in order to sound difficult and overly professional.?

7. Concerns about privacy and information sharing

Many online jobs could end up being frauds, and they could misuse your financial information. Disclosing personal information might result in losing your privacy. Your data may be sold to other parties or used for reasons unrelated to your employment by employers or job platforms.

Overcome the woes of job hunting with JobTatkal

1. Ease of application: One click application and profile creation

JobTatkal; India’s #1 ‘active-in-time’ AI-powered job portal, is designed to simplify and streamline the job application process, making it more efficient and user-friendly for candidates. JobTatkal allows job seekers:

One-click application: JobTatkal enables job seekers to apply for positions with just one click. This feature eliminates the need for candidates to fill out lengthy application forms repeatedly for each job they are interested in. With a single click, users can express their interest and submit their profiles for multiple job opportunities.

AI-optimized profiles: JobTatkal leverages artificial intelligence to optimize and enhance user profiles. JobTatkal’s CV enhancer crafts a candidate profile objective, suggests improvements, grammatical corrections and skill related keywords to increase the visibility of the candidate's profile to employers. This ensures that job seekers have a competitive edge in the job market.

CV parsing: The platform uses advanced CV parsing technology to extract relevant information from uploaded CVs. This feature saves time for job seekers by automatically creating their profiles, populating with data from their CVs,and reducing the manual input required.?

The created profile includes comprehensive sections on personal information, education, work experience, skills, and other relevant details.

Customizable job search preferences: JobTatkal allows users to set preferences for the types of jobs they are searching, with preferred locations, titles and salary ranges. This customization ensures that job seekers receive relevant job recommendations tailored to their preferences.

2. Hiring company verification

JobTatkal incorporates robust measures for hiring company verification to ensure the legitimacy and credibility of the employers posting job opportunities on the platform. Here are some features and methods that JobTatkal employs:

Company registration validation: JobTatkal verifies the registration details of companies allowed to post job listings. This involves cross-referencing the information provided by the company with official databases to confirm its legal status.

Domain verification: To enhance the authenticity of the hiring companies, JobTatkal checks and validates the company's email domain. This can help ensure that job postings are coming from official company channels rather than from potentially fraudulent sources.

3. Cross verification of jobs posted on the portal and job status updating

JobTatkal verifies all jobs posted on the portal and regularly purges inactive, expired and redundant postings. The portal also integrates social media and AI analysis for cross verification.

Social media integration: JobTatkal analyzes the company's social media profiles to validate its existence and gauge its level of engagement, providing an additional layer of verification for job postings.

AI-driven analytics: Leveraging AI, JobTatkal employs advanced analytics to assess the consistency and authenticity of the information provided by hiring companies. This includes analyzing the language used in job descriptions, checking for patterns indicative of fraudulent activities, and identifying discrepancies.

4. Ensuring your privacy and data security

At JobTatkal, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of any information or data shared on our platform. Our privacy policy outlines the measures we take to protect your personal information while using our AI-powered job portal.

Secure data transmission: JobTatkal employs industry-standard encryption protocols to secure the transmission of data between your device and our servers. This ensures that your information remains confidential during online interactions. We implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.

Confidentiality of job applications: Your job applications and related information are treated with the utmost confidentiality. They are shared only with the intended hiring companies and are not disclosed to any third parties without your explicit consent.?

Our platform is designed to enhance user experience and provide relevant job recommendations while respecting privacy. We do not use AI in a manner that compromises the privacy or security of user data.

Transparent data collection practices: JobTatkal operates on an opt-in consent model, meaning that we seek your explicit permission before collecting sensitive information and the purposes for which it is used. Our users have the option to review and update their personal information at any time through their account settings.

5. AI-generated job description

JobTatkal's AI-generated job description feature for recruiters crafts precise, clear, and concise job descriptions, thereby streamlining the hiring process. By leveraging our AI technology, recruiters can create compelling listings while also making to-the-point descriptions to attract top talent efficiently. Concise job descriptions become a powerful tool for connecting employers with the perfect candidates.

6. A dedicated point-of-contact (POC)

We plan to introduce a dedicated Point of Contact (POC) on JobTatkal—bridging the gap between job seekers and recruiters. Our POC will ensure seamless communication, fostering efficient and personalized interactions between job seekers and recruiters. We aim to rise above petty ghosting tactics, and connect the right talent with recruiters through a responsible hiring mechanism and responsive point of contact.