Career & Job Search Statistics
Data-backed insights on resumes, interviews, negotiation, and the job market. All statistics cited with credible sources.
50 Resume Statistics Every Job Seeker Should Know (2026)
ATS rejection rates, recruiter scan times, and what actually gets you hired.
30 Interview Statistics That Will Change How You Prepare
Callback rates, common mistakes, and what interviewers really look for.
25 Salary Negotiation Statistics (Why You Should Always Negotiate)
Lifetime earnings impact, success rates, and negotiation tactics that work.
40 Recruiting Industry Statistics for 2026
How companies hire, ATS usage, and time-to-hire data.
20 Remote Work Statistics That Matter
Remote job growth, salary data, and productivity insights.
The State of Job Searching in 2026 (Comprehensive Report)
Application-to-interview ratios, average time to hire, and market trends.
ATS Statistics: How Many Resumes Get Rejected?
ATS rejection rates, keyword scanning, and formatting failures.
Gender Pay Gap Statistics by Industry
Pay disparity data across 20+ industries.
Job Market Statistics by Generation (Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, Boomer)
Job search behavior, salary expectations, and career priorities by age.
Freelance Economy Statistics 2026
Gig economy growth, freelancer earnings, and platform data.
LinkedIn Job Search Statistics
Profile views, application success rates, and networking data.
Indeed Job Search Statistics
Application volumes, employer reviews, and hiring trends from Indeed.
Cover Letter Statistics: Do They Still Matter?
How many recruiters read cover letters and their impact on hiring.
Employment Gap Statistics and Perceptions
How common are gaps, and do they hurt your chances?
Job Hopping Statistics: When It Helps and Hurts
Tenure trends, recruiter perceptions, and salary impact.
Entry-Level Job Market Statistics
Requirements, salaries, and competition for early-career roles.
Career Change Statistics: How Common and Successful?
Age trends, motivations, and outcomes for career transitions.
Internship Statistics and ROI
Full-time conversion rates and salary impact of internships.
Networking Statistics: ROI of Professional Relationships
Referral hire rates and the power of connections.
College Degree ROI Statistics
Earnings premium by degree level and major.
Why Statistics Matter
Understanding job market data helps you make informed career decisions. These reports compile statistics from:
- • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- • LinkedIn Workforce Reports
- • Indeed Hiring Lab
- • Glassdoor Economic Research
- • Academic studies and industry surveys