The job search today is like a roller coaster — intense, fast, sometimes even scary. However, if you’re prepared and have enough information in your arsenal, you’ll do a much better job at succeeding in the job search, now and in the future.
To help you, we compiled an infographic that illustrates the job search today and how job seekers can navigate through. Some takeaways to note include:
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There were 3.6 million job openings at the end of 2012
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The average number of applications submitted per job is 118
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20 percent of job applicants get interviews
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56 percent of employers reported that a candidate rejected their job offer in 2012
Check out the full infographic below and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
What do you think? What are some other ways to succeed in the job search?
