Hiring Data & Research

of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems to screen resumes.

of recruiters use keyword filters within ATS platforms, rejecting candidates over missing terms or formatting issues.

keyword match score is typically required for a resume to consistently pass automated ATS screening.

of online job postings are estimated to be ghost jobs — listings with no real intention of hiring.

of U.S. job listings are ghost jobs according to JOLTS-based analysis of the labor market.

of HR professionals admit to posting ghost jobs, including positions already filled or never intended to be filled.

is the average time a recruiter spends on initial resume review, according to eye-tracking research.

of recruiters use LinkedIn as a primary sourcing channel for candidates.

average interview-to-offer conversion rate across industries.

of hiring managers report rejecting resumes that appear machine-generated without personalization.

rejection rate for AI-generated resumes that lack authentic, human voice — even when content is technically accurate.

of job seekers who negotiate their salary receive a higher offer than the initial one.

higher callback rate for applications that include a tailored cover letter compared to those without.