The majority of employed professionals will consider seeking new opportunities in the next year. Most job candidates will research companies online before applying, with over 40% looking at company websites and reading news articles. The top reason Americans look for new jobs is lack of opportunity or advancement at their current job. Social media plays a large role in career decisions, with over 40% of people using sites like LinkedIn when considering employment changes. While many people initially view postings, only a small fraction make it through the entire hiring process, with just one candidate typically receiving a job offer.
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1. The
CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE
67
%
employed professionals will
look for new opportunities in the
next 12 months
North American Survey - Kelly Global Workforce Index Kelly Services, 2012, 2012
40
%
44% will read the company website
39% will read news online
36% will research social
of job candidates will
research a company
prior to applying to a job
& professional networks
North American Survey - CareerBuilder, 2012
At
21
%
,
Companies that
believe brand
has a significant
impact on
ability to hire:
the #1 cause
for Americans to
look for a new
job is lack of
opportunity
or advancement.
85
%
44%
41
%
Gen Y
45%
of people use social
media when making a
career/employment
decision
North American Survey - Kelly Global Workforce Index Kelly Services, 2012, 2012
Gen X
40%
Baby
Boomers
US Recruiting Trends Linked In, 2013
Approximately 1,000 applicants notice a job posting online
Approximately 200 people begin the application process
Approximately 100 complete the application
Approximately 25 applications are
reviewed by a hiring manager
Approximately 5 candidates are
interviewed for the opening
Approximately 2 Finalists go through final steps
in qualification process
1 person is offered the position
80%
of the
time
the
candidate
accepts
Talent Function Group, LLC The Wall Street Journal, 2012
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