A growing share of Russians is turning down job offers after a successful interview. The main reasons cited are a salary that falls short, a job description that does not align with the actual duties, and schedules that do not fit expectations. These findings come from a survey by the SuperJob job search service and were summarized by socialbites.ca.
In concrete terms, 55% of Russians rejected a job offer after completing all the assessment steps, marking the highest rate in eight years. Over the course of the year, those who walked away after a positive interview rose by 11 percentage points and nearly doubled versus 2020. The data also shows gender differences: 53% of women and 57% of men declined offers after interviews.
The most frequent reasons include low offered pay, cited by 23% of respondents; a mismatch between promises and the actual role, 19%; and unsuitable working conditions, 18%. Other responses reveal that about one in nine rejected due to receiving a better alternative, while one in ten felt the workload promised was excessive or unsuitable. Some respondents reported being deterred by the long commute, a low overall salary, or a lack of rapport with management, each at about 7% or less. Additional factors such as counteroffers from current employers, team atmosphere, personal circumstances, and even the need to discuss responsibilities played a smaller part in the decision process.
Additional surveys indicate that a small portion of candidates did not proceed due to concerns about the company’s credibility during the interview, and a few rejected offers due to issues like formal employment status, delays in hiring, or doubts about growth prospects. Other reasons mentioned include health requirements, the possibility of failing a medical examination, mandatory military service in some cases, and even workplace facility conditions such as restrooms.
Previous reports note a trend in increased oversight by authorities over the preceding three months, which may influence candidate sentiment and decision-making during the hiring process. These patterns underscore the importance for employers to present clear, fair offers and transparent roles from the outset, helping candidates align expectations with the realities of the position.