A significant portion (36%) of candidates had to wait one to two months or more to hear about the next steps after submitting their application.

38% of job seekers believe that employers should include compensation details in the initial job posting.

Around 38% of job seekers said they would abandon a job application if the employer didn’t disclose the salary front.

59% of candidates who are rejected from a job feel negatively about how long the hiring process takes.

35% of U.S. job seekers reported that employers never even acknowledged receiving their applications.

Most workers (77%) report receiving a response from employers within two weeks of submitting their job applications.

83% of candidates prefer to be informed promptly if they are no longer under consideration for a position.

When searching for jobs, a fourth (24.8%) of job seekers were attracted to a potential opportunity because of compensation, while 21.8% said it was due to offered benefits.

Over half of employees (53%) have found that the job responsibilities advertised by companies significantly differed from what they actually did once they started the role.

Using AI interviewer tools, human recruiters can interview 100 times more candidates asynchronously, significantly expanding their reach and efficiency in the hiring process.

31% of candidates experienced employers initially responding to their applications but disappearing before they could schedule an interview.

A significant portion (40%) of job seekers report being ghosted by potential employers even after completing multiple rounds of interviews.

45% of candidates who ghosted potential employers cut off contact after participating in job interviews.

One out of five job candidates (20%) have turned down a job offer because they had a negative experience during the interview process.

Almost one-quarter of companies (24%) use chatbots to interact with job candidates and automate tasks like screening applications and scheduling interviews.

54% of job candidates report encountering discriminatory questions during job interviews.

21% of candidates have been asked to provide feedback on their experience with the hiring process.

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For 76% of candidates who accepted job offers, a positive experience during the hiring process was a major deciding factor.

Over one-half (52%) of job seekers have turned down a job offer because of a negative experience during the hiring process.

While improving the quality of new hires remains the top priority, enhancing the candidate experience is a close second, with 48% of employers focusing on it strategically.

89% of employers find it problematic when candidates withdraw from the hiring process unexpectedly or fail to appear for their first day of work.

The top reasons candidates turn down offers are unsatisfactory compensation and benefits and roles and responsibilities that don't match their expectations.

Despite the importance of candidate experience, a surprisingly small number of organizations (only 11%) actually track candidate satisfaction.

39% of candidates say that when researching potential employers, they begin with the company's career site, finding it to be the most useful resource.

Nearly half of all job seekers (49%) find the majority of job application processes to be excessively long and complex.

33% of workers would abandon a job application if it's poorly designed, asks for the same information repeatedly, or is simply difficult to complete.

For the majority of candidates (61%), the application process takes 15 minutes or less to finish.

Employers prioritizing providing an excellent candidate experience typically make decisions about applicants within 3-5 days.

Giving new hires multiple ways to connect and learn before they start boosts their engagement and positive actions toward the company by 137%.

Only a small fraction of companies (12%) offer truly personalized job recommendations tailored to each candidate's profile and behavior.

Companies that provide a positive candidate experience are three times more likely to keep their employees longer and twice as likely to see improved employee performance.

89% of employers missed the opportunity to match candidates with relevant job openings by not inquiring about their skills.

More than one-half of job seekers (53%) report experiencing a bait-and-switch tactic where they were showered with praise during the hiring process, only to be offered a lower salary and job title that didn't align with their qualifications.

29% of employers utilize at least three different social media platforms to find and attract potential candidates.

70% of candidates say that receiving a clear explanation for why employers didn’t choose them for a job would leave them with a favorable view of the company.

No companies followed up with candidates to provide additional information on their application status after sending the initial application confirmation email.

47% of candidates would drop out of the running for a job due to poor communication from the employer.

37% of companies successfully communicate what they offer as an employer and their overall brand throughout the entire process of finding and hiring talent.

Only a small fraction of companies (12%) offer truly personalized job recommendations tailored to each candidate's profile and behavior.

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65% of candidates report inconsistent communication from employers throughout the hiring process.

Less than half (42%) of candidates received clear communication from recruiters about the next steps in the hiring process and were able to follow up accordingly.

49% of all employees have thought about leaving their current positions in the past year.

When asked about the candidate journey, 41% of job seekers expected their search to take one to three months, with 33% saying the process should take two weeks to a month.

When job finalists receive feedback, they become significantly more likely (30%-50% more) to recommend others to the company compared to those who don't receive any feedback.

The #1 reason 49% of individuals have considered leaving their jobs in the past year is dissatisfaction with their current pay.

42% of employees are planning to actively search for a new job within six months.

65% of North American employers provide feedback to internal candidates; a much smaller percentage (only 17%) extend this courtesy to external and referred candidates.

Over 72% of respondents noted that career growth opportunities were an important factor that they kept an eye out for when making their selection.