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3 templates to supercharge your hiring process

Reading Time: 2 minutes Recruiting today is as much about precision and consistency as it is about attracting the right talent. In fast-paced hiring environments, even experienced recruiters can benefit from tools that bring structure, reduce bias, and create transparency at every stage of the funnel. That’s why we’ve put together a trio of recruiter-friendly templates – practical, proven, and ready to use. Each one is designed to address a specific challenge in the hiring journey, from aligning on job requirements to running fairer, more effective interviews.

Register Now: How to improve the quality of applications you receive

Reading Time: < 1 minute On Thursday, June 26th, from 12:00 to 12:40, join Orla Fennelly, Manager of Customer Success at IrishJobs, and Lorraine Morrin, People Partner Lead Mid Markets, for our latest webinar, “How to improve the quality of applications you receive.”

68% of job applications rejected due to a lack of relevant skills

Reading Time: 4 minutes IrishJobs has published new data, revealing that 2 in 3 job applications are rejected due to a lack of relevant skills, which leading to slower and more resource-intensive hiring for employers.

How recruiters define application quality and why improving it can lead to better, faster hires

Reading Time: 6 minutes With only 22% of recruiters receiving high-quality applications for their most recent hire, what factors influence application quality and how can businesses improve it? Our most recent study on application quality looks at where quality gets lost in applications and the common indicators recruiters look for when matching applicants with open roles. We will explore how recruiters define application quality, what factors impact it and the areas businesses can improve on to get better quality applications.

The 20 best pre-screening questions you’ll ever need to hire smarter

Reading Time: 4 minutes Effective pre-screening is the secret weapon of efficient, high-quality hiring. According to recent research, 40% of applications don’t make it past the first hiring stage, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Quality vs. quantity in job applications: What recruiters really want

Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s competitive hiring landscape, recruiters face a consistent challenge: managing high volumes of job applications while securing the right candidate quickly. While it can be tempting to focus on driving up applicant numbers, a recent survey of 553 Irish recruiters makes one thing abundantly clear: quality always beats quantity when it comes to successful hires.

Your essential guide to improving the quality of applications you receive

Reading Time: 2 minutes In today’s competitive hiring market in Ireland, the volume of applications is at an all-time high, but quality remains the biggest challenge. According to our latest research with over 553 recruiters and 738 jobseekers, only 22% of recruiters say they received high-quality applications during their most recent hiring process.

KPIs in recruitment: 11 tips for enhanced efficiency and an improved candidate experience

Reading Time: 6 minutes Discover 11 key recruitment KPIs that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the candidate experience.

7 ways AI is changing the hiring process in 2025 (and how to stay human)

Reading Time: 5 minutes In 2025, AI tools will be integrated across the recruitment journey, making hiring faster, more data-driven, and often more efficient. On average, recruiters estimate that 41% of applications have been enhanced by AI tools, from CV optimisation to automated assessments. However, while these innovations bring clear advantages, they also introduce new risks, especially around authenticity, fairness, and over-reliance on technology.

Measuring quality of hire: A guide for employers

Reading Time: 5 minutes Learn how measuring quality of hire can enhance recruitment, boost engagement, reduce turnover and deliver a competitive advantage.