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Latest hiring benchmarks show 7.1 million job openings and 5.1 million hires in November 2025, with unemployment at 4.4% in December 2025. Indeed Hiring Lab forecasts unemployment between 4.1% and 4.8% in 2026, with job postings ranging from 6.8 to 7.4 million.

ATS usage is near-universal for large employers, and keyword filtering drives which resumes get seen. These benchmarks summarize how companies filter resumes and why keyword alignment matters.

Survey data shows most hiring professionals recommend one-page resumes, yet a controlled hiring simulation found two-page resumes performed better for mid- and senior-level roles. Use these benchmarks to choose the right length for your experience.

Benchmarks from CareerPlug 2024 Recruiting Metrics Report show an average of 69 applicants per hire, with only 2% of applicants reaching interviews. Use these stats to calibrate your application volume and timing.

Data from CareerPlug and Ashby shows how quickly candidate pools shrink from application to interview to offer acceptance. Use these benchmarks to set realistic targets for your job search funnel.

Jobscan analysis of 2.5 million applications shows job title and keyword alignment drive massive interview lift. These benchmarks quantify the impact of matching skills, titles, and credentials.

Recruiting tech adoption is already widespread thanks to ATS and RMS tools. Meanwhile, AI usage at work is accelerating across countries, shaping how candidates are screened and how fast hiring decisions move.

Resume checkers matter because hiring funnels are steep. CareerPlug's 2024 report shows employers invite about 2% of applicants to interview, while Jobscan's 2025 analysis of 2.5 million applications finds job title matches deliver a 10.6x interview lift. HBS research also reports that 94% of employers use automated RMS filters for middle-skill roles.