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100

What is the state of TN's Unemployment rate as of April 2024?

3.1%

100

What is the Most Common occupation in the State of TN?

Retail Salesperson

This is the largest occupation in TN with over $150,000 people employed in TN.

100

What is the Average Annual Family Income in TN for a family with One Earner?



As of April 2024 $52,820

100

How long should it take an Experienced Recruiter to find a Position for a Candidate to Interview for?

2 Weeks

Recruiters work with several candidates, this gives them Ample Time to find a position where they are The Right Person for Seat!

100

How long does it take, on average, for an individual to create a resume?

Up to 8 hours for a Seasoned Professional to create a resume. Be more selective!

*up to 1 Hour to make corrections for a final draft*

200

How long is the hiring process from Start to Finish?

3 to 6 weeks: 

Factors determining the process length include, position level, # of applicants and experience level.

200

Name 6 of the TOP 10 Jobs in Nashville, TN that DO NOT Require a College Degree.

1. Commercial Pilots  

2. Real Estate Broker

3. Transportation/Distribution/Storage Managers

4. Power Plant Operator

5. Electrical/Electronic Repairers

6. Post Master/Mail Superintendent

7. Explosives Worker/Sound Ordinance Ex/Blaster

8. Gas Plant Operators

9. Electrical Line Installers/Repairers

10. Surgical Assistant

200

What is the Average Cost of Living per year in TN?

$42,469

Health Care $6,946

Food/Beverage: $3,016

Fuel/Energy Goods: $1,152

All other Personal Expenditures: $24, 051

200

On Average, how Quickly will a Recruiter/Hiring Manager decide if you are a Fit for the Company and Position?

15 Minutes!

You have a Brief Window to Present/Sell Yourself! 

200

How long does a Recruiter/Hiring Manager actually look at your Resume?

6 to 8 SECONDS

An Experienced Recruiter will take only a 6 to 8 seconds look at a resume. This will get you to the "interview pile", 6 to 8 seconds!

300

How long does it take on average to find a New Career?

3 to 6 Months Start to Finish

You ONLY have an 8.3% chance of getting an interview from 1 application. That Means...it could take as many as 10-20 applications to get ONE Interview!

300

What is one of the Oddest Occupation in the State of TN?

Duck Master:

The FAMOUS Peabody Hotel's has a Delightful Tradition twice a day where the Duck Master gets to lead is Peabody Ducks to enjoy the lobby fountain since 1940.

300

How much State Income Tax is taken out of each  Paycheck in the TN?

$0.00

TN Does NOT require State Income Tax withholding on earnings.

300

Name 4 of the 6 Essential Qualities Recruiters/Hiring Managers are Looking for.

Passion

High IQ

Commitment 

Communication 

Track Record/Job History

Teamwork


300

What is the Standard Length of a Resume?

1 to 2 Pages MAX!

*For recent Grads and Young Professionals with 10 years or less Experience, 1 Page Max!

400

What Year did TN have it's Highest Unemployment Rate?

During the Great Recession or 2007-2009, TN's unemployment rate reach an All Time High 0f 10.1% in 2009.

400

What is Minimum Wage in the State of TN?

$7.25 per Hour

TN has not established IT'S OWN State Minimum Wage, so the Federal Rate applies to MOST Employees in the State.

400

On Average, how much Student Loan Debt do TN State Residence Owe? 

$36,730

As of April 2024 about 862,200 TN State Residence have an average of $36,418 in Student Loan Debt.

*Most are Under the Age of 50

400

How many rounds of Interviews are Appropriate for the Hiring Process.

3 Interviews:

This is often a Good Balance for Evaluating the Candidate and not causing Interview Fatigue.

400

How far Back do you go on Your Resume?

10 to 15 Years:

Experts Agree, you Should Only go Back 10 to 15 Yeas Max on Employment History.

500

What is the MAX Weekly Unemployment Income for 1 week in the State of TN?

$275 a week for 6 Months

500

List 3 of the 5 highest Occupations in Demand for the State of TN.

Line Installer

Registered Nurse

Lawyer

Web Developer

Physical Therapy Assistant 

500

What is the estimated cost to raise a child in the State of TN until 18 years of age?

As of 2024 the estimate cost is $25,714 to care for 1 child until 18 years of age!!!

500

On Average, what is the fee for successfully placing a Candidate?

20% to 30% of the Candidate's Annual Salary


NOT ME!!! 

500

What is the Most Common Mistake made on a Resume that Recruiters/Hiring Managers will pass over you for?

Grammatical and Spelling Errors!!!!!!

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