No doubt, the world has experienced extreme changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things changed, and the world of work is no exception.

The way employers source for job candidates and the way job seekers search for job opportunities has changed. It is good you stay up to date on hiring and job search trends in 2021.

These job search statistics will influence the way you search for jobs:

a. 52% of job hunters say a lack of response from employers is their biggest frustration (Websolutions, 2020)

b. 35% of job seekers say they will turn down an offer if the employer does not offer a remote work option. (Career Builder, 2020)

c. Moreover, 23% of employees report they are willing to have their pay cut by 10% if it means they can work from home. (OWL Labs, 2020)

d. Luckily, with more remote work options being offered, researchers say that this will help boost geographical diversity among applicants by 20%. (LinkedIn, 2020)

e. With most job seekers looking for jobs online, recruiters should also go where top talent is.

f. According to Statista, LinkedIn is the most popular channel for seeking employment. The U.S. has one of the highest audience reaches (65%) in this professional social network, making it an effective talent pool.

g. According to Glassdoor, 67% of job seekers believe ads should contain information about salaries, benefits, location, commute time, and employee reviews.

h. Experts predict that by 2025, roughly 36.2 million employees in the US will work remotely. (Upwork, 2020).

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