- It takes an average of 27 days to fill a position in the United States. (Source: Society for Human Resource Management, 2021)
- 75% of job seekers use social media in their job search. (Source: CareerArc, 2021)
- 57% of job seekers consider benefits and perks before accepting a job offer. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 60% of job seekers have had a poor candidate experience. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 80% of job seekers would take one job over another based on personal fulfillment even if the other job offered more money. (Source: LinkedIn, 2021)
- 70% of employers check candidates’ social media profiles during the hiring process. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 59% of employers use video interviews during the hiring process. (Source: Talent Board, 2020)
- 76% of recruiters say that using AI for recruiting helps them save time. (Source: TalentLyft, 2021)
- 95% of employers use LinkedIn for recruiting. (Source: Jobvite, 2021)
- Employee referrals are the top source of quality hires, according to 45% of recruiters. (Source: Jobvite, 2021)
- The top skill in demand for recruiters in 2021 is communication. (Source: LinkedIn, 2021)
- 94% of recruiters use online job boards to source candidates. (Source: Jobvite, 2021)
- 75% of candidates say that the job application process is too complicated. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 72% of candidates expect a response from employers within two weeks of submitting their application. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 92% of employers use social media for recruiting, with LinkedIn being the most popular platform. (Source: Jobvite, 2021)
- 84% of job seekers say that the reputation of a company as an employer is important when considering a job offer. (Source: LinkedIn, 2021)
- 90% of job seekers say that an employer’s diversity and inclusion policies are important when considering a job offer. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 72% of job seekers use mobile devices to search for jobs. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 70% of employers have rejected candidates based on something they found about them online. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 81% of job seekers conduct research about a company before applying for a job. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 67% of job seekers say that a diverse team is important when considering a job offer. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 72% of employers say that they use social media to screen candidates. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- The average job interview process includes three rounds of interviews. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 58% of job seekers say that the interview process affects their opinion of a company. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 76% of hiring managers use behavioral interview questions to assess candidates’ skills and experience. (Source: Workable, 2021)
- 58% of job seekers say that a company’s online reviews have an impact on their decision to apply for a job. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 40% of job seekers abandon online job applications that take more than 10 minutes to complete. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 61% of job seekers say that the hiring process is their biggest frustration when searching for a job. (Source: Glassdoor, 2021)
- 54% of job seekers say that they would not apply for a job at a company with a bad reputation, even if they were unemployed. (Source: CareerBuilder, 2021)
- 84% of employers say that cultural fit is important when hiring new employees. (Source: LinkedIn, 2021)
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