Written by Ioana Becheru

Recruitment in a nutshell

Here you’ll find short articles on what’s happening in recruitment, backed by real statistics from job markets around the world. Every week, we explore a new topic using real data and look at it from both sides: the people hiring and the people looking for work.

This week’s insight70%of professionals in the US have used AI at least once when applying for a job in the past two yearsCandidates are using AI to apply for jobs: how to choose when every resume sounds the sameRecruiters say CVs have never looked more alike (CV-Library, 2026). When everyone writes just as well, a CV alone can’t show who knows how to do the job.Read the insight
53%of candidates say that, in the past year, an employer or recruiter never got back to themHow to get back to every candidate in just ten minutes a weekRead the insight
This week’s insight58%of candidates use AI in their job searchUsing AI to apply for jobs? How to avoid sounding like everyone elseRecruiters say CVs have never looked more alike (CV-Library, 2026). When everyone uses the same tools, the people who stand out are the ones with something original to say.Read the insight
under 5%of applications lead to an interview, according to data from 109 million applicationsNot hearing back after applying? Three reasons that have nothing to do with your CVRead the insight
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