{"id":13861,"date":"2024-01-17T11:42:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T11:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=13861"},"modified":"2024-01-17T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T11:42:44","slug":"job-search-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/job-search-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Job Search Statistics: Navigating Opportunities &amp; Job Hunt Trends [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Wondering how others land dream jobs?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are you hunting it right? Or are you missing steps and trends?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, <strong>10.7 million Americans<\/strong> are currently searching for jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of these, <strong>54%<\/strong> of job seekers are confident in their ability to find a new job within the <strong>next six months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Where are they looking for jobs?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While 61% of job seekers<\/strong> believe the <strong>online job search process<\/strong> is time-consuming and frustrating, <strong>about half <\/strong>of the jobs are filled via <strong>job boards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>job search statistics<\/strong> you need to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-job-search-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Job Search Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#general-job-search-statistics\">General Job Search Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#jobs-in-demand-and-expectations-of-applicants\">Jobs in Demand and Expectations of Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#skills-in-demand-by-employers\">Skills in Demand By Employers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#online-job-search-statistics\">Online Job Search Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#challenges-faced-by-job-seekers\">Challenges Faced By Job Seekers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#networking-and-social-media-job-search-statistics\">Networking and Social Media Job Search Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#job-interview-statistics-who-makes-up-there\">Job Interview Statistics: Who Makes Up There?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#latest-job-search-trends\">Latest Job Search Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-job-search-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Job Search Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/average-time-finding-job-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"the average time spent in finding a new job is five months\" class=\"wp-image-13867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/average-time-finding-job-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/average-time-finding-job-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/average-time-finding-job-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/average-time-finding-job.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only 15%<\/strong> of job seekers attended job fairs to find a job. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>61% of job seekers<\/strong> said that the online job search process is time-consuming and frustrating. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>pay gap<\/strong> is one of the most important things that repel applicants. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>73% of applicants<\/strong> only apply to the companies they feel are <strong>connected<\/strong> and have similar values as themselves. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>48% <\/strong>of candidates admitted to <strong>applying for jobs<\/strong> they were overqualified for. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>70%<\/strong> of jobs are not published <strong>publicly<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>85%<\/strong> of jobs are filled through networking. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are <strong>11.5 million jobs<\/strong> available as of March 2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-job-search-statistics\">General Job Search Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who is looking for job opportunities? Are they all unemployed?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No. Both unemployed and employed are actively looking for new jobs across the globe.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30% of the workforce is actively searching for jobs, rest are looking for jobs passively.&nbsp; [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2022,<strong> 65%<\/strong> of currently employed individuals are looking for new jobs. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, <strong>250 resumes <\/strong>are received for every job application. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average time <\/strong>spent in finding a new job in 2023 is <strong>five months<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>54%<\/strong> of job seekers are confident in their ability to find a new job within the <strong>next six months.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About half <\/strong>of the jobs are filled via <strong>job boards.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only 15%<\/strong> of job seekers attended job fairs to find a job. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>61% of job seekers<\/strong> said that the online job search process is time-consuming and frustrating. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-stats-world-wide-1024x768.png\" alt=\"job search statistics worldwide\" class=\"wp-image-13868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-stats-world-wide-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-stats-world-wide-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-stats-world-wide-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-stats-world-wide.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jobs-in-demand-and-expectations-of-applicants\">Jobs in Demand and Expectations of Applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As Gen Z is entering the job market, the scenario, and demands are changing drastically.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Technology is impacting lives. Is it affecting the job market too?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Statistics state yes!!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most in-demand jobs among job seekers are <strong>software engineers<\/strong>, <strong>software developers<\/strong>, <strong>sales associates<\/strong>,<strong> mechanical engineers, data analysts<\/strong>, and <strong>business analysts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular industries among job seekers are <strong>tech<\/strong>, <strong>finance<\/strong>, <strong>business services<\/strong>, and <strong>retail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to data, the <strong>pay gap<\/strong> is one of the most important things that repel applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other benefits<\/strong> that come with the job account for<strong> 12%<\/strong> of employee satisfaction. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees expect a positive and supportive company culture and are discouraged from applying if the company holds a bad reputation. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>73% of applicants<\/strong> only apply to the companies they feel are <strong>connected<\/strong> and have similar values as themselves. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skills-in-demand-by-employers\">Skills in Demand By Employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>67%<\/strong> of large companies believe that<strong> lack of talent <\/strong>is the main reason behind not filling job positions. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>48% <\/strong>of candidates admitted to <strong>applying for jobs<\/strong> they were overqualified for. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So, what are in-demand skills according to employers?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters look for people who are eager to learn and adapt to changing workplace conditions by constantly upgrading skills. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Covid, companies have shifted to hybrid working models and employees are expected to adapt to both in-office and remote working models. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies prefer dedicated employees with <strong>problem-solving<\/strong> approaches. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-job-search-statistics\">Online Job Search Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-social-profile-1024x427.png\" alt=\"an average job seeker has 2.2 profiles on online job boards\" class=\"wp-image-13870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-social-profile-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-social-profile-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-social-profile-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/job-search-social-profile.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>61% of job seekers<\/strong> believe the <strong>online job search process<\/strong> is time-consuming and frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>63%<\/strong> of job seekers admitted that most job search sites are <strong>somewhat helpful <\/strong>in finding new job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>59%<\/strong> of job seekers complained of receiving no response after submitting an online job application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile-friendly applications <\/strong>attract more applicants by <strong>11.6%.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"challenges-faced-by-job-seekers\">Challenges Faced By Job Seekers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Before looking at the job hunt trends and platforms, let\u2019s have a glance at common problems faced by job seekers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>70%<\/strong> of jobs are not published <strong>publicly<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40%<\/strong> of job seekers admitting to applying for <strong>11-20 jobs <\/strong>before getting hired indicates high competition and the need for patience and perseverance in job searching. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>32%<\/strong> of job seekers complain about a<strong> lack of clear job<\/strong> <strong>listings <\/strong>with appropriate titles and job descriptions on company websites. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complex application format also discourages applicants. An <strong>easy-to-fill online<\/strong> form can increase the application rate by <strong>2.3%.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we have curated a list of common challenges faced by job seekers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Challenges Faced By Job Seekers<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lack of clarity and inside information<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No response from recruiters<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not being noticed<\/td><td>21%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creating resume<\/td><td>21%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"networking-and-social-media-job-search-statistics\">Networking and Social Media Job Search Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>50.8% of job seekers<\/strong> become involved in personal and professional networking during their job search. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job searchers relying on networking have a better chance of getting the desired job within one to three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>85%<\/strong> of jobs are filled through networking. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-social-media-job-search-statistics\">What Are Social Media Job Search Statistics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>79% of job seekers<\/strong> use social media when conducting their job search. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>73% of millennials<\/strong> found their last job role with the help of a social media site. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>84%<\/strong> of organizations use social media as a <strong>recruiting tool<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9%<\/strong> of recruiters confirmed<strong> planning to shift<\/strong> to the social media platform to boost recruiting. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only 44% <\/strong>of companies actively track their <strong>brand image<\/strong> on these social media platforms, while <strong>96%<\/strong> of the companies are aware of its impact. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Which is the most popular job search social media platform?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> is the most popular <strong>employment-seeking<\/strong> platform, with over <strong>50 million companies<\/strong>, and <strong>46 million students and graduates<\/strong> having their presence on LinkedIn. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US has one of the highest audiences <strong>(65%)<\/strong> reach on<strong> LinkedIn<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>87% of recruiters<\/strong> depend on LinkedIn to check job candidates. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"job-interview-statistics-who-makes-up-there\">Job Interview Statistics: Who Makes Up There?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/why-candidates-accept-job-1024x683.png\" alt=\"what makes candidates accept a job\" class=\"wp-image-13871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/why-candidates-accept-job-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/why-candidates-accept-job-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/why-candidates-accept-job-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/why-candidates-accept-job.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On average a company only interviews around <strong>6 to 10 people<\/strong> for an open position. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers prefer interviewing about <strong>at least two to three times<\/strong> the vacancies. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attaching a <strong>cover letter<\/strong> with a job application increases the chances of getting hired by <strong>40%<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Referral employees showing up for an interview have <strong>40% more chances<\/strong> of getting hired than others. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Referrals account for between<strong> 30% to 50%<\/strong> of hires in the US. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"latest-job-search-trends\">Latest Job Search Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/americans-searching-jobs-1024x427.png\" alt=\"10.7 million Americans are currently searching for jobs\" class=\"wp-image-13872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/americans-searching-jobs-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/americans-searching-jobs-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/americans-searching-jobs-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/americans-searching-jobs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>11.5 million jobs<\/strong> available as of March 2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>98%<\/strong> of <strong>Fortune 500 companies<\/strong> use an applicant tracking system to manage their applications. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace culture is very important for job seekers.<strong> 69% of job seekers<\/strong> would not work for a company with a poor work culture and bad reputation, even if they were unemployed. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20.6 million jobs<\/strong> were lost due to the pandemic. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <strong>US Bureau of Labour Statistics<\/strong>, the employment rate decreased to <strong>6% in March 2021<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It Leads to<strong> 87% <\/strong>of the workforce looking for better working conditions. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-is-the-most-effective-job-searching-method\">Which is the most effective job-searching method?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though online platforms and social media are growing and are helping to bring recruiters and job seekers together, networking is the most effective method to easily find job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-industries-are-predicted-to-have-the-highest-job-growth-rates-in-2024\">Which industries are predicted to have the highest job growth rates in 2024?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Industries predicted to have the highest growth rates include technology, e-commerce, and renewable energy. These sectors are expanding and require skilled professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-is-the-most-popular-job-search-social-media-platform\">Which is the most popular job search social media platform?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn is the most popular job-seeking platform, with over 50 million companies, and 46 million students and graduates having their presence on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-challenges-are-faced-by-job-seekers\">What challenges are faced by job seekers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Job seekers go through many hurdles including 61% of job seekers believe the online job search process is time-consuming and frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32% of job seekers complain about a lack of clear job listings with appropriate titles and job descriptions on company websites. Complex application format also discourages applicants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-average-job-search-duration\">What is the average job search duration?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though job search duration depends on various factors, on average it takes 3 to 6 months for job seekers to find a suitable position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates claim that <strong>job searching<\/strong> is the most tiring task in the whole cycle of hiring. The situation has somewhat improved by the widespread use of <strong>online job boards<\/strong> and social media platforms for job searching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>79% of job seekers use social media when conducting their job search. 73% of millennials <strong>found their last job<\/strong> role with the help of a social media site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies release <strong>job listings<\/strong> on their websites and online job boards. And 9% of companies are planning to shift their hiring process to LinkedIn while a majority of companies (84%) are already there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expresspros. <a href=\"https:\/\/expresspros.blog\/job-seeker\/on-the-job-search-leverage-your-linkedin-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">On the Job Search: Leverage Your LinkedIn Connections<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNBC. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/12\/27\/how-to-get-a-job-often-comes-down-to-one-elite-personal-asset.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How to get a job often comes down to one elite personal asset, and many people still don\u2019t realize it<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-Life Career Advice. <a href=\"https:\/\/reallifecareeradvice.com\/beat-applicant-tracking-systems-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Applicant Tracking Systems: how to beat them in 2021<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YourStory. <a href=\"https:\/\/yourstory.com\/2020\/01\/challenges-job-seekers-professionals-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">What are the biggest challenges job seekers face today?<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Research. <a href=\"https:\/\/research.stlouisfed.org\/publications\/employment-research\/how-does-networking-affect-your-job-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How Does Networking Affect Your Job Search?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indeed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/how-long-should-you-wait-to-hear-back-about-a-job#:~:text=If%20you%20don't%20receive,the%20first%20one%20you%20sent.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How Long Should You Wait to Hear Back About a Job?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apollo Technical. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollotechnical.com\/social-media-recruiting-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Surprising Social Media Recruiting Statistics (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CareerArc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerarc.com\/blog\/employer-branding-study-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">29 Surprising Stats on Employer Branding \u2013 Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Sidekick. <a href=\"https:\/\/careersidekick.com\/interviews-per-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How Many Interviews For One Job? (Stats from a Recruiter)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quartz. <a href=\"https:\/\/qz.com\/299923\/why-job-referrals-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Employers ignore almost everything on your application \u2013 except this<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how others land dream jobs? Are you hunting it right? Or are you missing steps and trends? 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