The job interview, a decisive step:
More than 80% of respondents report having been approached several times a year by recruiters, and 45% are approached every month or even every week (vs. 39% globally)
However, French talent is less confident in their bargaining power depending on the sector: Talent from the tech and IT sectors is particularly sought after by companies, which reach out to them regularly compared to other sectors, such as skilled tradespeople and researchers
Talented individuals prioritize
Salary -> 21%
Work-life balance -> 19%
Flexible hours and work location -> 14%
Recognition for one's work -> 14%
Alignment between the company's values and one's own -> 12%
Another significant trend…
A bad recruitment experience can be fatal… 70% of French candidates (vs. 52% globally) would be willing to turn down a high-quality job offer due to a negative recruitment experience (discriminatory questions, poor communication with recruiters, etc.)
French candidates primarily use digital tools:
professional social networks -> 78%
online recruitment platforms—figures that show that recruitment, too, is hybrid…
inspired by Le Figaro