The figures come from a survey carried out by FRS Recruitment.
4 out of 5 people in the midlands say the lack of salary information on a job post puts them off applying.
The figures come from a survey carried out by FRS recruitment, which also shows only 4 in 10 people in the region believe there'll be jobs available to them this year.
9 in 10 people believe they could secure job in three months or less.
More than half of employees in the region expect a pay rise in the next 12 months, and 6 in 10 believe their salary reflects their current position.
Fears of losing a job have plummeted in the region, down to 37%, from 63% last year.
Nationally, three out of five people believe there will be more job opportunities for them this year.
That's the finding of a new FRS Recruitment survey, which reveals seven out of 10 say the lack of salary information on a job has put them off applying for a job.
71% of employees are also expecting a pay rise this year and only 38% fear for their employment.
FRS Recruitment General Manager, Lynn McCormack says job-hunters are more confident and want to know how much they'll be paid:
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