Job Posting Duration Analysis: Most Roles Stay Open 3-4 Weeks with Industry Variations
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Summary
Analysis of job posting duration data shows that most job postings remain open for 3-4 weeks, with a median duration of 20-30 days. About 25% of postings stay open longer than 59 days. The analysis reveals significant variation by industry: Retail, Food & Hospitality roles have the longest median duration at 33 days, while Admin & Office roles close fastest at 18.2 days. The data suggests that high-turnover industries keep roles continuously posted, while other sectors fill positions more quickly.
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Some categories stay open longer than average. Retail, Food & Hospitality roles have a 33 day median window, which can happen because high turnover or recurring roles are kept continuously posted.
Other categories close faster, like Admin & Office (18.2 days) and Recruiting (22.0 days).
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