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Job Market & Resume Statistics 2026
Employment, hiring, and resume statistics for job seekers.
📊 Job Market Statistics 2026
250 — Average applications per job posting
75% — Resumes rejected by ATS before human review
7.4 seconds — Average time recruiter spends on initial resume scan
93% — of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates
Hiring Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average time to hire | 44 days |
| Job seekers using AI tools | 67% |
| Salary increase from negotiation | +7-15% |
| Cover letter influence on decisions | 83% of managers |
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