Whether you call it the Great Resignation or Great Reshuffle, workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers for better pay, more flexibility and a stronger connection to their work.
But that doesn’t mean this is a perfect job market. Some industries are in decline, workers remain unhappy with the hiring process, and finding the right match for your skill set can be challenging.
These job search statistics will help you land your next big interview even if you’ve just started gathering online postings.
Let’s back up and start with the facts about the unemployment numbers.
A record 47% of the workforce say now is a good time to find a quality job, and a majority of employees (51%) are actively searching.
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Source: Gallup
A majority (69%) of employees are optimistic or very optimistic about their ability to find a new job.
More workers (19%, up from 11% in 2018) say they turned down a job after signing an official offer but before their first day …
… and a whopping 83% of employers say they’ve been ghosted at some point in the hiring process.
Meanwhile, many job seekers feel they can preemptively reject an employer based on unfavorable Glassdoor reviews:
Many job seekers (45%) say it was harder to find a job in 2019 than it was in 2018.
Rural workers (27%) are more likely to say they’re having a hard time than city dwellers (17%). Those without a college degree (21%) say they have a harder time than those with a degree (16%).
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Only 12% of employees strongly agree that their organization does a great job onboarding new employees.
An average of 38 days passes between the job posting and first interview.
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers
An average of 25 days passes between a final interview and job offer.
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers
According to Glassdoor, 58% of its users look for jobs on their phones, especially those in mid-career (35 to 44 years old).
Job seekers complete 53% fewer applications, and it takes them 80% longer to do so on mobile devices.
There’s a difference between those already with jobs and those looking: 38% of employed workers say they could use their professional networks to create their next opportunity, while only 18% of the unemployed say the same.
Consumer Advocate evaluated almost 30 job sites and gave out the following awards:
Best overall: Indeed
Best for additional services: Monster
Best for company reviews and salary information: Glassdoor
Best for networking: LinkedIn
Best for company profiles: The Muse
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And 61% of workers say career growth opportunities are more important than compensation (57%) and health care/retirement benefits (58%).