7 Staffing Industry Secrets

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February 13, 2025

Job hunting is more competitive than ever. Learn key stats that reveal how fast employers move, what makes resumes stand out—or get tossed—and how to boost your chances of getting noticed.

1. On average, the first application is submitted just 200 seconds after a job is posted

2. The average time hiring managers spend screening resumes for further review is only 5-7 seconds

3. If you have even 1 spelling or grammatical error on your cover letter or resume, it will more than likely be tossed out. Proofread, proofread, proofread!

5. 76% of resumes are tossed out if the email address is not professional. It’s best to include only your first and last name

6. The average resumes received for one job posting is 250

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7 Staffing Industry Secrets

1. On average, the first application is submitted just 200 seconds after a job is posted

2. The average time hiring managers spend screening resumes for further review is only 5-7 seconds

3. If you have even 1 spelling or grammatical error on your cover letter or resume, it will more than likely be tossed out. Proofread, proofread, proofread!

4. 68% of employers will search candidates on social media

5. 76% of resumes are tossed out if the email address is not professional. It’s best to include only your first and last name

6. The average resumes received for one job posting is 250

7. Nearly 90% of businesses plan on using social media as part of their recruitment strategy

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