The job hunt is as bad as it seems—a quarter of candidates have been looking for year

Frustrated job seeker searches for roles on computer. (Credit: Ivan Pantic / Getty Images)

• About 20% of job-seekers have been looking for work for at least 10 to 12 months or longer, according to a new report from Career Group. Both candidates and hiring managers have a hand in why it’s taking so long. 

For many of those on the job search, sending in job applications can feel like throwing résumés into an abyss. Turns out the hunt is as bad as it seems.