Reports have emerged of job applicants using AI tools to automatically apply for multiple positions with a single prompt. Now, some candidates are taking it a step further, using AI-generated prompts designed to manipulate applicant tracking systems (ATS) and their screening algorithms to bypass traditional selection processes.

In our competitive employment market, organizations often focus on finding the right people, filling open positions, and keeping hiring processes moving. While those objectives are important, one critical element can easily get overlooked: the experience candidates have throughout the recruiting process.  Recruiting is about much more than matching qualifications to job descriptions. It is about building relationships, establishing trust, and giving people a reason to want to become...

Artificial intelligence has officially entered the hiring process, and many employers are struggling to determine where to draw the line, especially when both employers and candidates are utilizing AI.

Employers frequently say they can't find qualified talent. Open positions go unfilled for weeks or even months, and hiring managers grow frustrated by the lack of candidates who meet their requirements. But what if the talent they're looking for is already out there? Too often, employers overlook capable candidates simply because they don't have the exact experience or qualifications listed in the job description. In their search for the perfect fit, they may be missing out on...

Artificial intelligence promised to make recruiting faster and more efficient. From screening resumes to scheduling interviews, technology was expected to take time-consuming tasks off recruiters’ plates and help employers fill openings sooner. However, new research suggests the results haven’t lived up to those expectations.

Job hopping, particularly in the IT industry, has become increasingly common. For many employees, changing employers can feel like the most effective way to earn a promotion, build new skills, and advance their careers.

Ghosting is usually discussed as something job candidates do to employers. A candidate stops responding to emails, misses an interview, or accepts an offer and never shows up. But often, employers ghost candidates too. And when it happens after an interview, the impact can be particularly damaging.

Manufacturing Day is this Friday, October 2, and is a good reminder that attracting the next generation of manufacturing talent takes more than putting a “Now Hiring” sign outside the building.

In an increasingly crowded talent market, employers often look for ways to stand out. Some organizations have turned to humor in job postings, hoping that witty language, clever headlines, or playful descriptions will capture attention and make their opportunities more attractive. While the approach may generate clicks and social media engagement, new research suggests it may not improve candidate attraction and could even create unintended consequences.

For generations, the path into a professional career has been relatively predictable – graduate high school, attend college, earn a degree, and enter the workforce. But that path is beginning to look less certain. Rising tuition costs, concerns about student debt, and questions about the return on investment of a four-year degree are prompting more students to consider alternative educational and career paths. While this shift is primarily a conversation about higher education,...

Organizations spend considerable resources attracting talent, but many still stumble when it comes to onboarding. After the recruitment process, onboarding is the first impression a new hire receives and is critical to formulating the way they view the organization. New research from a 2026 Adobe Acrobat study suggests that common onboarding frustrations continue to undermine the employee experience at a point when engagement should be building.

What if candidates could publicly call out your company for ghosting them? Well, now that is the reality. A newly launched website called Did They Ghost You? gives job seekers a place to report employers who stop communicating with them after an interview. And apparently, there is no shortage of stories to tell. Within weeks of launching, the site had more than 2,000 companies listed, including some of the biggest names in technology, finance, and media. The website may have started partly...

Artificial intelligence is creating a paradox in the early-career job market.  Companies are increasingly using AI to perform tasks traditionally assigned to entry-level employees, yet new research suggests many employers are not abandoning early-career hiring. Instead, they are changing what they expect from employees entering the workforce.

For much of the past two years, employers focused on doing more with less. Hiring slowed, layoffs made headlines, and many organizations looked to artificial intelligence (AI) as a way to increase productivity without adding headcount. Now, a new trend is emerging. Several major employers, including technology firms, transportation companies, and professional services organizations, are signaling plans to increase hiring as business conditions improve and the realities of AI adoption become...

Landing a new job has always required persistence. Today, it also requires vigilance. Employment scams have become increasingly sophisticated over the past year, with criminals posing as recruiters, creating convincing company websites, and using familiar hiring platforms to lure job seekers into sharing personal information or sending money. As remote hiring becomes more common, distinguishing a legitimate opportunity from a fraudulent one is becoming more difficult.