Why recruiters struggle to fill high-paying jobs

It may come as a surprise to some that the average salary in the UK is £31,042. Yet, as many as one in eight British jobs are paying more than £50,000. This begs the question, why are UK workers earning a mediocre wage when there are so many lucrative jobs available?

New research from CV-Library, the UK’s largest job site, has revealed only a small number of candidates are searching for positions with a salary of more than £50,000, despite many UK vacancies offering this pay scale. Given the availability of high-paying jobs, why are recruiters struggling to fill these roles?

There are many reasons as to why only 5% of those looking for work are seeking higher salaries, but immediate concern points towards candidates selling themselves short. Whether they feel they have a lack of skills or experience, or simply don’t have the confidence to take on a role with certain responsibilities, this problem shouldn’t be ignored.