Job search statistics
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One of the most popular channels for job searching is Google.
- About 70% of candidates use Google to search for jobs and research potential employers. They mainly use Google for jobs. With this engine, there is no difficulty in looking for a vacancy.
- According to the iCIMS reports, 83% of millennials, 68% of Gen-Xers, and 53% of Boomers use Google while job searching. And these numbers will undoubtedly go up with Gen-Z joining the workforce.
- 53% of candidates look for a job on websites like Glassdoor, Indeed, Hiring, ZipRecruiter etc.
- Up to 90% find job ads with the help of social media. Of them, 73% of millennials.
- 35% of job seekers use professional networking sites like LinkedIn, Meetup, Xing, Lunchmeet, Opportunity etc.
- 43% hear of new vacancies through word of mouth.
- 80% of vacancies are never advertised.
Those looking for a job also pay attention to the potential employer’s reputation.
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- 45% of candidates check the company’s online reputation.
- 67% of candidates visit the company’s career pages before applying for a job, and 68% of millennials visit the company’s website specifically to evaluate their brand.
- 54% of candidates read employees’ reviews. And 55% turned down the vacation after reading the negative reviews.
- Job seekers spend up to 37% more time on career sites that include video testimonials, and applications increase by up to 34% when job ads include video testimonials.
One more exciting fact employers should remember is that more and more job seekers are using mobile phones when looking for a vacancy.
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- 89% of job seekers use their mobiles to search for job ads.
- 45% use their mobiles at least once a day to look at new vacancies.
Therefore, it is necessary to be able to post job adverts there and in a way that they are also available on mobile devices like phones.