90% of US Hiring Managers Say One Thing Speeds Up the Process — And Most Candidates Don’t Use It
A referral may be the closest thing to a “shortcut” in today’s job market, and a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows just how powerful that endorsement can be. A striking 90% of U.S. hiring managers say employee referrals make hiring more efficient, and 91% say a strong internal reference can open doors that would otherwise stay closed. Yet despite its impact, most job seekers aren’t tapping into it. A referral does more than boost visibility. It fundamentally changes how
Networking Isn’t Personal Anymore — With Four in Five Professionals Calling It Transactional
A growing majority of Americans say networking no longer feels like relationship building but a thinly veiled transaction — and new survey data shows just how pervasive that discomfort has become. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll survey, 79% of U.S. hiring managers and 75% of job seekers say networking today feels more like a business transaction than a genuine personal connection. At the same time, 84% of job seekers say networking is primarily about identifying job
84% of US Job Seekers Say Networking Matters, but 59% Don’t Know Where to Begin
New data from an Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows U.S. workers overwhelmingly believe networking is essential, yet many feel unprepared, unsure of where to do it and divided on whether digital platforms help — or hinder — the process. Eighty-four percent of job seekers say networking is important to getting a foot in the door, and hiring managers agree even more strongly, with 92 percent saying candidates should be networking to improve their chances. The findings highlight a
