Keyword Matching Statistics & Interview Lift
Jobscan’s current search-behavior data still points to the same conclusion: title, skill, education, and certification alignment heavily influences whether recruiters ever surface a resume. These benchmarks quantify the interview lift and filtering behavior behind that advice.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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Jobscan’s current search-behavior data still points to the same conclusion: title, skill, education, and certification alignment heavily influences whether recruiters ever surface a resume. These benchmarks quantify the interview lift and filtering behavior behind that advice.
Applications analyzed
2.5+ million
Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025)
Interview lift from job title match
10.6x higher
Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025)
Interview lift from advanced degree
6.7x higher
Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025)
At-a-glance benchmarks
Key metrics curated for quick citation and sharing.
| Metric | Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Applications analyzed | 2.5+ million | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Interview lift from job title match | 10.6x higher | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Interview lift from advanced degree | 6.7x higher | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Interview lift from bachelor's degree | 6.1x higher | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Interview lift from including a cover letter | 3.4x higher | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Interview lift from optimized LinkedIn profile | 2.2x higher | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Recruiters using ATS filters | 99.7% | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Recruiters filtering by skills | 76.4% | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Recruiters filtering by education | 59.7% | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Recruiters filtering by certifications | 50.6% | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
| Recruiters checking LinkedIn alignment | 46.75% | Jobscan State of the Job Search (2025) |
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