Job Search Statistics 2022

39% of applicants find job openings on social media (Jobvite)

The unemployment rate in the US stands at 3.5% as of September 2022. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

As of 2022, job satisfaction is at 60%. (The Conference Board)

Millennials have the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment. (Marketwatch)

The average number of jobs held in a lifetime is 12.5 for men and 12.1 for women. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The average number of annual work weeks increased to 46.8 in 2015. (Pewsocialtrends)

The lack of skilled and high-quality candidates is the biggest challenge in hiring for 67% of recruiters. (Devskiller)

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Job Search Statistics 2022

39% of applicants find job openings on social media (Jobvite)

The unemployment rate in the US stands at 3.5% as of September 2022. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

As of 2022, job satisfaction is at 60%. (The Conference Board)

Millennials have the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment. (Marketwatch)

The average number of jobs held in a lifetime is 12.5 for men and 12.1 for women. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The average number of annual work weeks increased to 46.8 in 2015. (Pewsocialtrends)

The lack of skilled and high-quality candidates is the biggest challenge in hiring for 67% of recruiters. (Devskiller)

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