Job seeker’s toolkit: Unlocking 8 insider facts for job hunt success

When it comes to job hunting, knowledge is power. There’s a lot of competition out there. So it helps to know what you’re up against. 

Use these job hunting facts to help land your new role!

• Recruiters judge your CV in 6-8 seconds
• 61.7% of job seekers get at least 1 interview after sending 1-10 applications
• There are roughly 250 applications per job opening
• 51% of job seekers receive a job offer after 3 interviews
• 80% of CVs don’t get shortlisted by recruiters
• 84% of companies use social media to find candidates
• 50% of CVs are rejected because they’re longer than 2 pages
• It takes an average of 2 months to land a job

8 game-changing facts for job seekers

1. Recruiters judge your CV in 6-8 seconds

You’d like to think recruiters and hiring managers spend hours pondering over your CV. But they don’t. In fact, they only spend roughly 6-8 seconds reading your CV. After that, they’ll either reject your CV or read on.

2. 61.7% of job seekers get at least 1 interview after sending 1-10 applications

Getting an interview isn’t as hard as you might think. That’s why it’s good to start your interview prep BEFORE you’re offered an interview. It may come around quicker than you expected!

3. There are roughly 250 applications per job opening

Every job opening receives roughly 250 applications. So you need to make sure you tailor your CV to make it stand out. In other words, if you’re applying for cleaning jobs AND restaurant jobs, don’t use the same CV. Have two different CVs that highlight key skills for each job.

4. 51% of job seekers receive a job offer after 3 interviews

If you attend 3 interviews, you have over 50% chance of getting a job offer! That’s pretty good going. It’s important to remember that job hunting is a numbers game. And rejection is part of that. Don’t take it personally. Just think of each rejection as one step closer to finding your job offer.

5. 80% of CVs don’t get shortlisted by recruiters

80%. That’s a really high number. Here are some common CV mistakes:

• Spelling errors
• No relevant experience
• Your CV is too long
• The CV isn’t presented well

6. 84% of companies use social media to find candidates

Social media is a part of the job hunting process. So make sure your social media pages are clean and won’t damage your professional image. You can also create a LinkedIn profile if you’re serious about climbing the ladder.

7. 50% of CVs are rejected because they’re longer than 2 pages

When it comes to your CV, size matters. Hiring managers don’t have hours to look through your resume. 2 pages is the ideal length for a CV. If it’s any longer, hiring managers will move on to the next CV.

8. It takes an average of 2 months to land a job

Don’t expect to land a new job overnight. It takes time. Even if it takes you longer than 2 months, remember that this is normal. But using SonicJobs is a great way to find a job faster! Our app allows you to apply for every job with just 1 tap. And using our Smart Apply feature means we’ll apply for jobs FOR you!

Knowledge is power

As a job seeker, you need to arm yourself with the right knowledge. Understanding CV evaluation, leveraging social media, and embracing patience are key to your job hunt. Although it can be difficult, don’t give up! Your next break is right around the corner!