Men may not stop to ask for directions when lost, but they will ask for help when it comes to finding a job. According to a survey of more than 2,000 job seekers conducted by DrWoody/TweetMyJOBS, men are significantly more likely than women to reach out to professional connections when trying to land their next job.
Some survey highlights include the fact that men were significantly more proactive in:
- Phoning & e-mailing colleagues and professional contacts
- Reaching out to current colleagues and professional contacts via social media
- Making new professional contacts via social media
Given the challenges of the current job market, women’s reluctance to reach out for job-hunting assistance puts them at a distinct disadvantage. This is particularly true for young mothers who may not have as much time to reach out and make those coveted connections.
via Women Less Likely to Seek Help Job Hunting | Fox Business.
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