2015 candidate behavior report us job seeker (670KB)

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2015 CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR

U.S. JOB-SEEKER DATA

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Q13. HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED FOR A JOB VIA A MOBILE DEVICE?

9 |

Yes9%

No91%

Applied for a Job on a Mobile Device


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


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


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


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


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)


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


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


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


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 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


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 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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?


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


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


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


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


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


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?


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


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


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


Q46. WHAT IS YOUR AGE?

42 |

34%

36%

30%

1%

0% 50% 100%

Gen Y

Gen X

Boomers

Silent

Generation


Q47. WHAT IS YOUR GENDER?

43 |

50%

50%

0% 50% 100%

Male

Female

Gender


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


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 |


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


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


Q52. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES DOES YOUR CURRENT

OR MOST RECENT SALARY FALL INTO?

48 |

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


Q53. WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION YOU’VE HAD THE

OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE?

49 |

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


Q54. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE LEVEL OF THE

POSITIONS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR?

50 |

29%

59%

23%

5%

0% 35% 70%

Entry level

Mid level

Senior level

Executive

Level of Positions Applied for

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