It’s been a bit over a year since my last update for the Job-Hunting during Low-Morale Experiences data collection project. This project tracks how people approach job-hunting during their low-morale experiences, as well as how they respond to job-hunting outcomes during the experience (and the impacts to career outlook and job performance while job-seeking during low-morale experiences). In addition to the last update, you can also view the inaugural report for this project.
This report will also be offered in two parts. This report will share quantitative data, and the second part will share qualitative data.
This summary reflects data from 225 participants (up from 199 in April 2023):
- 97% are currently experiencing workplace abuse/neglect (low morale);
- 42% indicate their low-morale experience has lasted between 1 -3 years;
- 69% are currently looking for a new job as a result of their low-morale experience;
- 81% are searching for work in other libraries;
- Those who haven’t yet started looking note the following concerns:
- 82%: presence of workplace dysfunction or low morale at potential workplaces
- 68%: salary
- 65%: labor of job searching (e.g., writing cover letters, updating resumes, gathering references)
- 55% relocation
- 53% distance (commute)
- 46% Benefits
- 43% Confidence in ability to do the required work
- 40% Skillsets needed
- Of those who have been looking for work, 69% have had between 0 and 3 interviews.
Part 2 will share qualitative data. I hope you’ll consider participating in this project. I’ll share periodic updates.
