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In-House Reports and Data

Resume Genius is committed to empowering professionals worldwide by staying on top of the latest trends and presenting timely, original research below:

Surveys

Job Seeker Insights Survey
Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 active U.S. job seekers to understand how their priorities and challenges during the job hunt have changed in 2024.

Hiring Trends Survey
Resume Genius surveyed 625 U.S. hiring managers and compiled their thoughts and preferences on what makes an ideal candidate in 2024.

Workplace Skills Survey
Resume Genius surveyed 812 hiring managers across the United States to help job seekers understand what types of work-related skills employers are looking for.

AI and the Future of Work Survey
Resume Genius surveyed 1000 employees to examine a range of issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, such as attitudes and feelings toward AI at work and recruitment, first-hand experiences with AI, and AI’s potential impact on the job market.

4-Day Workweek Survey
Resume Genius found that while hugely popular among American workers, the four-day week isn’t the magic cure for burnout. Instead, changing the way Americans work may be a more effective antidote.

Research Citations

Resume Genius is honored to be featured in a wide range of respected media outlets and publications that spotlighted its original research in the career field:

Website Planet

“Why 60 Million Job Hunters Use Resume Genius: Q/A With Co-Founder Ed Huang”
Website Planet interviewed Ed Huang, Co-Founder of Resume Genius, about how the platform has helped over 60 million job seekers build resumes and secure jobs. Ed shares insights on growing a successful digital business and lessons from his leadership experience across various industries.

The Wall Street Journal

“You’re Fighting AI With AI”: Bots Are Breaking the Hiring Process
The Wall Street Journal cited Resume Genius’s survey findings in its latest publication about employees and employers turning to AI tools in hopes of streamlining the hiring process.

Harvard Business Review

“The 4 Interview Red Flags Hiring Managers Say Concern Them Most”
Harvard Business Review featured Resume Genius’s survey findings in its publication highlighting the top interview red flags that hiring managers watch for, while offering practical advice on how job seekers can avoid these mistakes to improve their chances of getting hired.

Fortune

“Gen Z Really are the Hardest to Work With — Even Managers of Their own Generation Say They’re Difficult. Instead Bosses Plan to Hire More of Their Millennial Counterparts”
Fortune Magazine referenced Resume Genius’s survey findings in its article about Gen Z workers being challenging to work with and who hiring managers plan to hire most in the coming years.

“Reality Star Judge Judy Says Gen Zers are Difficult to Work With Because They got too Many Trophies: ‘When I Grew up, you ran a Race, you Came in First, you got a Trophy”
Fortune featured Judge Judy’s comments on Gen Zers being challenging to work with (because of their upbringing) and cited Resume Genius in its survey findings.

Prada Bosses Want to be More Like Gen Z Because “When You Get Older, You Overthink and Limit Yourself”
Senior Hiring Manager Geoffrey Scott was quoted in Fortune’s article discussing how Prada bosses are boycotting older generations’ mindsets and instead looking to Gen Z for inspiration.

BBC

Job Boards Are Still Rife With “Ghost Jobs”: What’s the Point?
BBC interviewed Geoffrey Scott, Senior Hiring Manager at Resume Genius, and other HR leaders when discussing ghost jobs and their prevalence in today’s workplace.

CNBC

3 In-Demand Skills Employers Want to See on Your Resume Right Now
Resume Genius’s Workplace Skills Survey found that IT skills, software development, and data analysis were the most in-demand skills of 2023. CNBC explores how technology is reshaping the skills companies look for in the ideal candidate.

This Common LinkedIn Mistake Can Hurt Your Chances of Landing a Job Offer — How to Avoid it
CNBC cited Resume Genius’s Workplace Skills Survey data regarding the top skills employers are hiring for and how to ensure an applicant can showcase their top qualities on LinkedIn.

The Best Jobs for Introverts, According to New Research — Some Pay Over $100,000
CNBC and Resume Genius discussed the top strengths of introverts and how they can thrive in the workplace as well as get high-paying roles.

How to Spot (and Overcome) Ghost Jobs
CNBC discusses the prevalence of ghost jobs in today’s workplace and cites Career Expert Aaron Case’s insights and solutions.

The 3 Biggest Red Flags Hiring Managers Look for in Resumes, According to New Research
Key findings from Resume Genius’s 2024 Hiring Trends Survey are featured in CNBC’s latest article on the biggest resume red flags in 2024.

“Exact Same Cover Letters Word for Word”: Career Consultant Says Gen Z are Misusing AI
CNBC cited Resume Genius’s survey findings in its article about Gen Z becoming too reliant on AI tools to generate cover letters and job application answers.

HR Brew

How Recruiters and Hiring Managers can Evaluate Candidates’ Soft Skills
HR Brew interviewed Geoffrey Scott, Senior Hiring Manager of Resume Genius, about the growing trend of skills-based hiring and where soft skills stand in the matter.

Entrepreneur

“Employers Can Tell If You Used ChatGPT to Write Your Resume”
Entrepreneur cited Resume Genius’s April survey, revealing that AI-generated resumes are the biggest red flag for U.S. hiring managers, according to 625 respondents.

WorkLife

“Ultimate Workplace Diplomats”: How Millennials Became Generational Mediators
WorkLife spoke with Lead Career Expert Eva Chan on how millennials can bridge the gap between different generations and foster a collaborative environment that works for everyone.

MSN

People Fear Losing Their Jobs to AI – But Still Use It Often
Based on findings from Resume Genius’s AI and the Future of Work Survey, MSN interviewed HR experts on why employees simultaneously fear and embrace AI in the workplace and how to view the future of work alongside AI tools.

3 In-Demand Skills Employers Want to See on Your Resume Right Now
MSN cited Resume Genius’s career expert Eva Chan when discussing the in-demand tech skills that can help you negotiate a higher salary and stand out in a competitive job market.

How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Job Search
MSN and Tribune Content Agency covered Resume Genius’s 7 essential tips for using social media during a job search in 2024.

10 Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Do Without a Degree in 2024
In time for the start of 2024, MSN and Resume Genius published a list of the 10 highest-paying jobs you can do without a degree.

This Job Offers a Six-Figure Salary and Tremendous Growth Opportunities — No College Degree Required
MSN referenced Resume Genius’s 2024 High-Pay, No-Degree Jobs Report and expands upon the top 2 highest-paying jobs of 2024 that don’t necessarily require a degree.

5 In-Demand Jobs Will Get Huge Raises in 2024 — No College Degree Required
MSN quoted Career Expert Corissa Peterson on jobs in 2024 that have rising wages and good projected growth.

US Salary Guide 2024: How Much Should You be Earning?
MSN mentioned Resume Genius’s Wage Growth Report when discussing their 2024 salary guide on what’s in store for employees.

The Globe and Mail

The 9/80-Schedule, Resistance List and Field Notes Might Improve Your Life
The Globe and Mail reported on the different ways to improve your working life, and shares Resume Genius’s 9/80 Work Schedule Report on how the 9/80 flexible work schedule, resistance lists, and field notes might be worth testing.

Try One of These Techniques Instead of Conventional New Year’s Resolutions
The Globe and Mail quoted Career Expert Aaron Case’s insights on practicing job interviews with ChatGPT.

Ditch the Jerks; Work With Smart People and Learn From Them
The Globe and Mail, in collaboration with Resume Genius, offered a strategic approach to job interviews by providing effective questions candidates should consider asking their interviewers to stand out and gain insightful information.

Fox News

1 in 4 Workers Prefer Interacting with AI instead of Humans, Survey Finds
Fox News reported on the popularity of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and shares Resume Genius’s survey of 1,000 employees examining their attitudes and feelings toward AI and predictions for its impact in the workplace.

Fox 13

Lying on Your Resume? You’re Not Alone — 7 in 10 Workers Say They Lie on Their Resumes When Looking For a Job
Scripps and Resume Genius teamed up to discuss the implications for job seekers who lie on their resumes.

Forbes

Widespread Worry About Job Security: 5 Ways To Stay Safe In Your Job
A Resume Genius survey found that 69% of US employees are stressed about losing their jobs, specifically because of AI. Forbes discusses ways workers can enhance their job security and value amid high-profile job cuts and developments in AI.

How To Use ChatGPT To Write Your Resume, With 3 Step-By-Step Prompts
Forbes cited Resume Genius as one of several helpful platforms that offer AI-powered features that can streamline the resume writing process.

10 Tips to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During a Job Interview
Forbes and Resume Genius presented a list of the top ten interview tips to help job seekers land a job in 2024 that’s tailored to assist at every interview stage — from preparation to the follow-up.

4 Reasons AI Isn’t the Solution to Your Resume Needs
Forbes and Resume Genius took a critical look at AI generative software and its utility for job hunters by drawing insights from a panel of HR experts and experienced hiring managers.

CEO Confidence Increasing: Here’s Why That’s Important For Your Work
Forbes quoted Resume Genius in its publication about the changes CEOs and job seekers are facing in 2024.

Top 5 Resume Trends For 2024, With AI Prompts To Reshape Your CV
According to Forbes and ResumeGenius, some top trends are emerging in 2024 as must-haves on resumes and CVs.

15 Stable Careers Likely To Provide Job Security
Forbes cited Resume Genius in its publication on ways to make solid choices that’ll provide greater job security today and as professionals move forward in their careers.

10 Highest-Paying Associate Degree Jobs In 2024, Some With Six Figures
Forbes featured Resume Genius in its article about the rise of associate degrees in 2024, in fields ranging from air traffic control to nuclear technology and healthcare.

The Top 10 Highest-Paying, Women-Led Careers In 2024
On International Women’s Day, Bryan Robinson, Ph.D. from Forbes cited Resume Genius’s women career experts on 10 of the highest-paying, women-dominated careers in 2024.

10 High-Paying Jobs For Introverts In 2024
Forbes referenced Resume Genius’s report and commentary from in-house career experts on the top-paying jobs catered to introverts in 2024.

5 Steps to Use ChatGPT to Craft the Perfect Resume
Forbes quoted a Resume Genius career expert and HR leaders on their best tips for making ChatGPT resumes.

5 Strategies to Get Hired Overseas Without Knowing the Language
Forbes featured Resume Genius when advising on the best ways to find a new role overseas – even with a language barrier.