2015 candidate behavior report us job seeker (670kb)
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Q1. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS?
1 |
0%
0%
1%
1%
6%
6%
7%
13%
72%
0% 40% 80%
Full time temporary employee working with astaffing firm
Part time temporary employee working with astaffing firm
Full time contract employee (short-termproject-related position)
Part time contract employee (short-termproject-related position)
Self-employed
Not employed currently
Student
Employed part time
Employed full time
Current Employment Status
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Q2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR
ATTITUDE/BEHAVIOR TOWARD FINDING A NEW JOB?
2 |
2%
2%
5%
8%
10%
13%
13%
14%
23%
61%
0% 40% 80%
I have heard back from potential employersand am considering my available options.
I have recently accepted an offer ofemployment.
I am screening out jobs that are not attractiveto me.
I have applied to jobs and am waiting to hearback from potential employers.
I am evaluating my employment potential(e.g., compensation, skills, credentials).
I am actively seeking new employment (e.g.,applying for jobs, sending out resumes).
I am considering starting a job search.
I am evaluating available opportunities foremployment.
I am employed and not willing to considerother options.
I am employed but open to new opportunities.
Attitude/Behavior toward Finding New Job
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Q3. WHAT ARE THE KEY REASONS THAT PROMPTED YOU TO LOOK
FOR A NEW JOB?
3 |
2%
4%
6%
7%
9%
11%
18%
20%
27%
30%
33%
34%
62%
0% 40% 80%
A friend referred me
Issues with my colleagues
Want to work for more prestigiousbrand/company
Found a job posting I found interesting
Issues with my manager/supervisor
I was/am unemployed
Looking for a better city/living situation
Looking for better bonuses
Looking for improved work/life balance
Looking for better skills growth potential
Looking for better advancementopportunities
Looking for improved benefits
Looking for a higher base salary
Key Reasons to Look for a New Job
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Q8. HOW MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE/RESOURCES DID YOU USE FOR
EACH TYPE OF RESOURCE?
4 |
0.3
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.8
0.8
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.7
3.1
4.1
17.7
0 10 20
Other social media sites used as part of job search
People contacted through Facebook as part of search
People contacted within other social media sites as part…
Different employer review sites used (Glassdoor.com)
Different staffing or recruiting firms used
Job site aggregators (Indeed, Simply Hired) used
Different local or regional online job boards used
Other opportunities considered at current organization
Other resources used
People contacted through LinkedIn as part of search
National online job boards (CareerBuilder, Monster, Dice)…
People talked to or emailed in personal network
People talked to or emailed in professional network
Company websites visited as part of search
Overall number of different resources used
Average Number of Different Resources Used During Job Search
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Q9. WHAT IS THE EARLIEST POINT OF THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS
THAT YOU UPDATE YOUR RESUME?
5 |
22%
39%
39%
0% 25% 50%
After searching for jobs andfinding one you like
Always keep resume updatedregardless if actively searching
for job
Update resume as first step ofthe search, before searching
for jobs
Earliest Point of Job Search That Resume is Updated
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Q10. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES THE APPROACH
YOU TAKE WHEN SEARCHING AND APPLYING FOR JOBS?
6 |
7%
20%
20%
42%
11%
0% 25% 50%
Look at social media sites (LinkedInetc.), find a job and apply
Google job boards, find a job and apply
Do extensive research on a companyusing multiple resources before applying
Look at companies' websites for careerspage, find a job and apply
Other (Please specify):
Approach Taken When Searching and Applying for Jobs
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Q11. TO WHAT EXTENT ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH OR HAVE USED A
TALENT NETWORK/TALENT COMMUNITY AS A PART OF YOUR JOB
SEARCH?
7 |
10%
29%
62%
0% 40% 80%
Used a talentnetwork/community as
part of my search
Heard of talentnetworks/communitybut haven't used them
Never heard of talentnetworks/community
Extent Familiar with Talent Networks/Communities
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Q12. DO YOU PREFER TO JOIN A COMPANY’S TALENT
NETWORK/COMMUNITY PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR A JOB OR DO YOU
PREFER APPLYING TO A JOB RIGHT AWAY WITHOUT JOINING THE TALENT
NETWORK/COMMUNITY?
8 |
8%
15%
54%
12%
12%
0% 40% 80%
Much more prefer joiningtalent network/community
Somewhat prefer joiningtalent network/community
Neutral
Somewhat prefer applyingright away without joining
Much more prefer applyingright away without joining
Preference Joining Talent Networks/Communities
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Q13. HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED FOR A JOB VIA A MOBILE DEVICE?
9 |
Yes9%
No91%
Applied for a Job on a Mobile Device
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Q14. WHAT ARE THE MAIN REASONS YOU HAVE NEVER APPLIED FOR A
JOB VIA A MOBILE DEVICE?
10 |
18%
19%
30%
47%
53%
0% 40% 80%
Wanted to create apersonalized cover letter
Too hard to apply online
No resume available onmobile device
Screen is too small
Prefer to apply on a devicewith a full keyboard
Reasons Not to Apply for a Job on a Mobile Device
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Q15. IF A COMPANY’S WEBSITE IS NOT OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE
BROWSING, HOW DOES THAT IMPACT YOUR PERCEPTION OF THE
COMPANY?
11 |
3%
15%
64%
2%
2%
0% 50% 100%
Much more negative perception ofthe company
Somewhat more negativeperception of the company
Perception is unchanged
Somewhat more positiveperception of the company
Much more positive perception ofthe company
Impact Non-Mobile Optimized Website has on Candidate's Perception of a
Company
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Q16. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INCLUDED IN A JOB POSTING
ARE MOST LIKELY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR DECISION TO APPLY
FOR A POSITION?
12 |
11%
13%
17%
25%
45%
45%
60%
77%
85%
0% 50% 100%
Share fun events/outings the company does
Language used in the posting is creative/unique
The look and the feel of the posting is creative/unique
The company's employment brand is defined
Describe the work environment
Advancement opportunities are offered
The benefits package is described
The salary range is defined
The job duties/responsibilities are clearly defined
Key Items in Job Postings that Impact Decision to Apply
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Q17. OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT ARE LIKELY TO POSITIVELY
IMPACT YOUR DECISION TO APPLY FOR A POSITION, WHICH HAS THE
LARGEST POSITIVE IMPACT?
13 |
0%
1%
1%
1%
3%
7%
7%
29%
49%
0% 50% 100%
Language used in the posting is creative/unique
Share fun events/outings the company does
The look and the feel of the posting is creative/unique
The company's employment brand is defined
Describe the work environment
The benefits package is described
Advancement opportunities are offered
The salary range is defined
The job duties/responsibilities are clearly defined
Largest Positive Impact When Deciding to Apply
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Q18. PLEASE RATE YOUR AGREEMENT WITH EACH OF THE
FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:
14 |
55%
32%
30%
37%
14%
31%
0% 50% 100%
The companies I have applied to have beenresponsive during the application process.
My experience (positive or negative) during theapplication process impacts my decision about
whether to accept a position from thatcompany.
Perceptions when Working with Hiring Manger/Recruiter throughout Hiring Process
Disagree (0-6) Somewhat agree (7-8) Strongly agree (9-10)
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Q19. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU EXPECT TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING
TYPES OF COMMUNICATION AFTER SUBMITTING A
RESUME/APPLICATION?
15 |
9%
15%
48%
15%
23%
45%
13%
23%
47%
23%
58%
39%
49%
57%
41%
36%
50%
36%
68%
26%
13%
36%
20%
13%
51%
27%
17%
0% 50% 100%
Automated email acknowledging receipt ofresume/application
Personal email acknowledging receipt ofresume/application
Personal phone call acknowledging receipt ofresume/application
Automated email updating you of progress in the process
Personal email updating you of progress in the process
Personal phone call updating you of progress in the process
Automated email notifying you position has been filled
Personal email notifying you position has been filled
Personal phone call notifying you position has been filled
Communication Expectations After Submitting Resume
Do NOT expect to receive Do NOT expect to receive, but would like to Expect to receive
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Q20. TO WHAT EXTENT DOES RECEIVING THE FOLLOWING EMAILS
ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION
CHANGE YOUR PERCEPTION OF THE COMPANY ?
16 |
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
6%
5%
7%
39%
45%
57%
60%
37%
31%
27%
24%
22%
17%
9%
7%
0% 50% 100%
Email that comes during regularbusiness hours that is personalized
Email that comes after regularbusiness hours that is personalized
Automated email that is sentimmediately after submitting anapplication during business hours
Automated email that is sentimmediately after submitting anapplication after business hours
Extent Email Acknowledging Receipt of Resume Affects Company Perception
Much more negative Somewhat more negative No changeSomewhat more positive Much more positive
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Q21. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INTERACTIONS OCCURRED DURING
YOUR MOST RECENT APPLICATION EXPERIENCE?
17 |
3%
6%
8%
15%
15%
17%
18%
19%
23%
36%
46%
0% 30% 60%
Completed a trial period/project beforereceiving/accepting an offer to test out fit
Company asked me to join their talent network
Company shared how many other candidates were in therunning for the position
Spent time with staff prior to receiving/accepting joboffer
Company proactively communicated what stage of theprocess they were in
Company sent notification if not selected for position
A hiring manager/employee of the company called meacknowledging they received my resume/application
A hiring manager/employee of the company emailed meacknowledging they received my resume/application
Toured office/work area as part of interview process
Interviewed with multiple people from the company
Company sent an automated message acknowledgingthey received my resume/application
Interactions During Most Recent Application Experience
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Q22. OF ALL THE INTERACTIONS YOU HAD WITH COMPANIES THAT YOU
APPLIED WITH DURING YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB SEARCH,
WHICH THREE OF THE FOLLOWING ARE MOST IMPORTANT IN
DETERMINING IF YOU HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE? TOP RANKED
18 |
1%
1%
2%
5%
5%
6%
6%
9%
10%
18%
25%
0% 15% 30%
Company shares how many other candidates are in therunning for the position
Complete a trial period/project beforereceiving/accepting an offer to test out fit
Company asked me to join their talent network
Company sends notification if not selected for position
Spend time with staff prior to receiving/accepting joboffer
Tour office/work area as part of interview process
Company proactively communicates what stage of theprocess they are in
A hiring manager/employee of the company emails me acknowledging they’ve received my resume/application
A hiring manager/employee of the company calls me acknowledging they’ve received my resume/application
Interview with multiple people from the company
Company sends an automated message acknowledging they’ve received my resume/application
Most Important Interaction Determining if Experience was Good
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Q22. OF ALL THE INTERACTIONS YOU HAD WITH COMPANIES THAT YOU
APPLIED WITH DURING YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB SEARCH,
WHICH THREE OF THE FOLLOWING ARE MOST IMPORTANT IN
DETERMINING IF YOU HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE? TOTAL MENTIONS
19 |
2%
4%
4%
12%
12%
13%
15%
15%
19%
31%
37%
0% 25% 50%
Completed a trial period/project beforereceiving/accepting an offer to test out fit
Company asked me to join their talent network
Company shared how many other candidates were in therunning for the position
Spent time with staff prior to receiving/accepting joboffer
Company proactively communicated what stage of theprocess they were in
Company sent notification if not selected for position
A hiring manager/employee of the company called meacknowledging they received my resume/application
A hiring manager/employee of the company emailed meacknowledging they received my resume/application
Toured office/work area as part of interview process
Interviewed with multiple people from the company
Company sent an automated message acknowledgingthey received my resume/application
Most Important Interaction Determining if Experience was Good
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Q23/24. WHEN YOU HAD A GOOD/BAD EXPERIENCE WITH A COMPANY
DURING YOUR PROCESS APPLYING, HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD YOU
ESTIMATE YOU TOLD?
20 |
12%
24%
22%
28%
14%
19%
22%
16%
25%
18%
0% 35% 70%
10 or morepeople
5-9 people
3-4 people
1-2 people
No One
Number of People Told After Application Process
Bad experience Good experience
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Q25. TO WHAT EXTENT WOULD YOU BE MORE OR LESS LIKELY TO BUY
AS A CONSUMER FROM A COMPANY AFTER THE FOLLOWING
INTERACTIONS?
21 |
22%
1%
1%
31%
31%
15%
38%
58%
36%
2%
1%
38%
34%
30%
31%
19%
38%
27%
31%
26%
31%
48%
26%
18%
3%
35%
35%
4%
3%
5%
3%
3%
1%
34%
32%
2%
2%
3%
2%
1%
0% 50% 100%
Didn't hear back from a company aftersubmitting an application/resume
Was always treated with respect through theapplication process
Received consistent updates throughout theapplication process
Had a bad experience during the interview
Didn't hear back from company after aninterview
Received an offer letter that was nowherenear lowest acceptable terms
Was laid off from the company
Was fired from the company
Extent Candidate is More or Less Likely to Buy as a Consumer After the Following Interactions
Much less likely Somewhat less likely No change Somewhat more likely Much more likely
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Q26. THINKING ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES AS A JOB CANDIDATE
OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS HOW HAS THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THE
SEARCH PROCESS CHANGED?
22 |
18%
30%
36%
13%
3%
0% 25% 50%
Much more difficult
Somewhat more difficult
No change in difficulty
Somewhat easier
Much easier
Difficulty Level of the Search Experience over the Past 5 Years
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Q27. WHAT HAS MADE THE PROCESS MORE DIFFICULT?
23 |
25%
39%
49%
57%
59%
0% 50% 100%
Having to work through an applicant trackingsystem
Needing a personal connection to someonealready working at the company as applying
only online is pointless
Harder to find jobs for which I am qualified
Huge number of candidates that apply for eachjob
Overall fewer number of open jobs
Reason Job Search Experience Difficult
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Q28. NOW THINKING ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
SPECIFICALLY, OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS HOW HAS THE
DIFFICULTY LEVEL CHANGED?
24 |
12%
28%
42%
15%
3%
0% 25% 50%
Much more difficult
Somewhat more difficult
No change in difficulty
Somewhat easier
Much easier
Difficulty Level of the Application Experience over the Past 5 Years
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Q29. WHAT HAS MADE THE APPLICATION PROCESS MORE DIFFICULT?
25 |
7%
8%
15%
17%
19%
41%
41%
50%
51%
51%
57%
0% 50% 100%
Difficult to apply via mobile (smartphone,tablet)
Requires a personalized cover letter
Requires personal information (social securitynumber, etc.)
Too many assessments/tests
Too many questions must be answered
The process takes too long
Resumes are vetted by computers
Many more steps
I have no idea where I am in the process fromthe lack of communication
It is harder to differentiate myself from the seaof candidates
The process is too automated, no humancontact
Reason Application Experience Difficult
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Q30. THINKING ABOUT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN THE
APPLICATION PROCESS INDIVIDUALLY, IF YOU HAD A NEGATIVE
EXPERIENCE AT THAT POINT, HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO DISCONTINUE THE
APPLICATION PROCESS?
26 |
14%
14%
24%
15%
18%
37%
41%
35%
34%
32%
39%
37%
29%
37%
35%
11%
9%
11%
14%
15%
0% 50% 100%
After application/resume is submitted
Initial telephone/preliminary interviews
In person interview
Initial offer
Counter offer
Impact Negative Experience at Key Points During Application Process has on Likelihood to Discontinue
Very likely to discontinue Somewhat likely to discontinueNot too likely to discontinue Not at all likely to discontinue
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Q31. WHICH THREE OF THE FOLLOWING INTERACTIONS ARE MOST
LIKELY TO HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON YOUR PERCEPTION OF A
COMPANY FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING TO WORK? TOP RANKED
27 |
2%
2%
2%
3%
4%
5%
11%
14%
23%
33%
0% 25% 50%
Can’t find the company on social media
Bad reviews on Yelp
Bad social media presence
Bad career page on their company website
Bad phone interview
Bad reviews on Glassdoor.com
Found negative information from a Googlesearch
Bad job posting
Received a negative referral from a friend,family member or colleague
Bad in-person interview
Interactions Most Likely to Have Negative Perceptions of a Company
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Q31. WHICH THREE OF THE FOLLOWING INTERACTIONS ARE MOST LIKELY
TO HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON YOUR PERCEPTION OF A COMPANY FOR
WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING TO WORK? TOTAL MENTIONS
28 |
7%
7%
9%
14%
15%
28%
35%
46%
54%
70%
0% 40% 80%
Bad social media presence
Can't find the company on social media
Bad reviews on Yelp
Bad reviews on Glassdoor.com
Bad career page on their company website
Bad job posting
Found negative information from a Googlesearch
Bad phone interview
Received a negative referral from a friend,family member or colleague
Bad in-person interview
Interactions Most Likely to Have Negative Perceptions of a Company
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Q32. THINKING ABOUT AN IDEAL JOB APPLICATION PROCESS, AT
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE
CONTACTED BY THE COMPANY WITH WHICH YOU APPLIED?
29 |
4%
26%
36%
39%
39%
43%
49%
0% 35% 70%
None of the above.
After interview but before job offer.
Before interview if taking a long time.
If the decision is made to not interviewyou.
At all of the above points in the process.
After interview if not selected for furtherinterviewing/not chosen for position.
After submitting resume/application toconfirm receipt of your materials.
Preferred Communication Points During Application Process
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Q33. IN REALITY, AT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS DO YOU
ACTUALLY EXPECT TO RECEIVE CONTACT FROM A COMPANY WITH
WHICH YOU APPLIED?
30 |
10%
14%
20%
20%
25%
41%
42%
0% 35% 70%
None of the above.
At all of the above points in the process.
Before interview if taking a long time.
After interview but before job offer.
If the decision is made to not interviewyou.
After interview if not selected for furtherinterviewing/not chosen for position.
After submitting resume/application toconfirm receipt of your materials.
Expected Communication Points During Application Process
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Q34. AT WHAT POINTS THROUGHOUT THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS DO
YOU BELIEVE EMPLOYERS WANT TO BE CONTACTED BY YOU?
31 |
8%
26%
31%
56%
21%
0% 35% 70%
Prior to submitting resume/application
After submitting resume/application toconfirm receipt of your materials
Checking in before receiving interview iftaking a long time to hear back
After interview, sending thank youemail/phone call
Never, do not believe they want to becontacted
Candidate's Perception of Job Search Communication Points that Employers Expect
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Q35. HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED FOR A POSITION FOR WHICH YOU DID
NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS ?
32 |
Yes46% No
54%
Ever Apply for a Position Not Qualified For?
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Q36. WHY DID YOU APPLY TO THE POSITION IF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
WERE NOT A GOOD MATCH?
33 |
19%
42%
45%
57%
0% 35% 70%
I needed to apply to jobs
I really wanted to work at thecompany
I really wanted the particular job
I thought I had most of thequalifications
Reason Candidates Apply for Positions That are Not a Good Fit
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Q37. REGARDING YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB SEARCH,
HOW MANY APPLICATIONS HAVE YOU SUBMITTED?
34 |
13%
28%
28%
18%
15%
0% 25% 50%
Noapplications
1application
2-4applications
5-10applications
More than10
applications
Number of Applications Submitted During
Current/Most Recent Job Search
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Q38. HOW MANY INTERVIEWS HAVE YOU GONE ON DURING YOUR
CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB SEARCH?
35 |
30%
31%
19%
16%
4%
0% 25% 50%
Nointerviews
1 interview
2 interviews
3-5interviews
More than 5interviews
Number of Interviews During Current/Most Recent Job Search
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Q39. THINKING ABOUT YOUR LAST SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH, HOW
SOON AFTER APPLYING FOR THE POSITION DID A RECRUITER OR
HIRING MANAGER REACH OUT TO YOU?
36 |
12%
22%
28%
17%
10%
11%
0% 25% 50%
Less than 24hours
1 to 2 days
3 days to 1week
1 to 2 weeks
2 weeks to 1month
More than 1month
Time Between Applying and Recruiter/Hiring Manager Contact
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Q40. WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR APPLICATIONS RECEIVE(D) NO
RESPONSE OR OTHER COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMPANY WITH
WHICH YOU APPLIED?
37 |
32%
10%
9%
22%
28%
0% 25% 50%
0%
1% to 24%
25% to 49%
50% to 74%
75% to 100%
Percentage of Applications That Receive No Response
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Q41. THINKING ABOUT THE LAST TIME YOU HAD AN INTERVIEW BUT
WERE NOT OFFERED THE JOB, WERE YOU GIVEN AN EXPLANATION
WHY YOU DIDN’T GET THE JOB?
38 |
Yes27%
No73%
Explanation Given if Interviewed but Not Offered Position?
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Q42. THINKING ABOUT THE SEARCH PROCESS FOR YOUR CURRENT OR
MOST RECENT JOB, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN THE PROCESS
WAS MOST INFLUENTIAL IN TERMS OF HELPING YOU DECIDE YOU WANTED
TO WORK FOR THE COMPANY?
39 |
7%
7%
18%
19%
44%
0% 25% 50%
Phone Interview
After submittingresume/application
While researching thecompany
The job offer
In-person interview
Most Influential Point in Deciding to Work for a Company
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Q44. WOULD YOU ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING POSITION IF IT WERE
OFFERED TO YOU? (ASSUME THE POSITION IS SOMETHING YOU
WOULD BE INTERESTED IN)
40 |
73%
77%
83%
78%
69%
27%
23%
17%
22%
31%
0% 50% 100%
Has exceptionally positive reviews online
Created a great impression through the hiringprocess
Has a strong reputation for being a greatemployer
Friends say is a great place to work
Has had a lot of positive press recently
Likelihood of Accepting Positions if Salary is 5% Lower than Lowest Acceptable Salary and Company:
Yes No
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Q45. IN YOUR OPINION, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WOULD
YOU CONSIDER LESS DIFFICULT THAN APPLYING FOR A JOB?
41 |
0%
15%
17%
23%
25%
44%
51%
61%
0% 40% 80%
Opening a bank account
None of these are less difficultthan my current job search
Planning a wedding
Shopping for a new home
Refinancing a home
Dealing with car salesmen
Doing your taxes
Going to the DMV
Events Considered Less Difficult than Current Job Search
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Q46. WHAT IS YOUR AGE?
42 |
34%
36%
30%
1%
0% 50% 100%
Gen Y
Gen X
Boomers
Silent
Generation
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Q48. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR ETHNICITY
44 |
0%
1%
1%
5%
6%
9%
0% 50% 100%
Native Hawaiianor Other Pacific…
American Indianor Alaska Native
Other
Black or AfricanAmerican
Hispanic/Latino
Asian
Ethnicity
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Q49. PLEASE PROVIDE THE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE OF YOUR
PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT LOCATION? IF NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED,
PLEASE PROVIDE THE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE WHERE YOU LIVE.
21%
23%
24%
32%
0% 25% 50%
Northeast
Midwest
West
South
US Region
45 |
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Q50. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST REPRESENTS THE PRIMARY
INDUSTRY IN WHICH YOU ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED?
46 |
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
5%
6%
6%
7%
12%
13%
15%
0% 25%
Agriculture
Distribution/Wholesale
Energy
Entertainment/Recreation
Transportation/Warehousing
Restaurant/Hospitality
High Technology/Bioscience
Banking/Finance
Retail
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Health Care
Education
Primary Industry of Current Employment
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Q51. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES THE TYPE OF JOB
YOU ARE/WERE LOOKING FOR?
47 |
1%
1%
2%
2%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
5%
5%
6%
7%
9%
11%
12%
0% 10% 20%
C-level executive
Physician
Business Development
Attorney/Paralegal
Restaurant/Hospitality
Nursing
Allied Healthcare
Science related
Research
Marketing/Creative
Industrial (manufacturing, factory, construction, etc.)
Senior Manager/Executive
Other healthcare jobs (not nursing, physician or allied)
Engineering related
Sales
Finance/Accounting
Technology/IT related
Other Professional Jobs (Not marketing or finance-…
Office/clerical (administrative, etc.)
Type of Job Searching for
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Q52. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES DOES YOUR CURRENT
OR MOST RECENT SALARY FALL INTO?
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12%
9%
13%
12%
11%
9%
8%
6%
5%
15%
0% 25% 50%
Less than $20,000
$20,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $39,999
$40,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $59,999
$60,000 - $69,999
$70,000 - $79,999
$80,000 - $89,999
$90,000 - $99,999
$100,000 or more
Current or Most Recent Salary
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Q53. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION YOU’VE HAD THE
OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE?
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1%
15%
13%
41%
28%
0% 25% 50%
Some high school
High School or GED
Two-year technicaldegree
Bachelor's degree orsimilar
Master's degree orhigher
Education