Research

Data-driven insights into the job market, hiring trends, and the modern job search. From hands-on product testing to original research drawn from millions of real job applications, we dig deep so you don't have to.

10 Best Resume Builders in 2026 (40+ Tools Tested and Ranked)
After personally testing over 40 resume builders, we break down what each one does well, where they fall short, and which are worth your time.
by Nicole Martins Ferreira
2025 Annual Job Search Trends Report
Huntr’s 2025 Annual Job Search Trends Report draws on 1.7 million applications, 1 million job postings, 243k resumes, and a 1,049-respondent survey to surface longer hiring timelines, rapid AI adoption, growing skills mismatches, and evolving salary and location expectations. Explore where the job market is losing momentum, and where job seekers still maintain an edge.
by Nicole Martins Ferreira
Job Search Trends Report Q3 2025
Huntr’s Q3 2025 Job Search Trends Report analyzes 375k applications, 226k job ads, 71k resumes and a 527-respondent survey to reveal slower hiring cycles, surging AI adoption, widening skills gaps and shifting pay + location expectations. Dive in for data-driven insights on where the market’s cooling and where candidates still hold the leverage.
by Nicole Martins Ferreira
Job Search Trends Report Q2 2025
Huntr’s Q2 2025 Job Search Trends Report analyzes 461k applications, 285k job ads, 59k resumes and a 455-respondent survey to reveal slower hiring cycles, surging AI adoption, widening skills gaps and shifting pay + location expectations. Dive in for data-driven insights on where the market’s cooling and where candidates still hold the leverage.
by Nicole Martins Ferreira
Job Search Trends Report Q1 2025
This report distills 636k job postings, 55k resumes, and a 600-respondent survey into fresh benchmarks on hiring speed, salary leaders, in-demand skills, resume best-practices, and candidate sentiment. Packed with interactive charts and actionable takeaways, it’s the definitive data guide for job seekers, career advisors, and talent teams alike.
by Nicole Martins Ferreira