CareerBuilder internal data suggests that 34% of candidates that try to apply for a job don’t because the application process is too much of a hassle. 24% report the “apply now” link is broken and 21% report that the long application process isn’t worth their time.

My clients tell me unbelievable stories about how difficult some companies make the online posting process. It seems like a lot of great candidates are getting away because they can’t be bothered with most company’s poorly worded job postings and frustrating posting processes.

Job seekers are not just job seekers. They are also past, current, or potential customers and even evangelists for a company brand they believe in. Doesn’t it make sense to do a better job of engaging job seekers? Check out the CareerXRoads Mystery Job Seeker Report to see what really happens when job seekers try to apply to some of America’s top companies.