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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reading Time: 6 minutes Discover 11 key recruitment KPIs that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the candidate experience.
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.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Learn how measuring quality of hire can enhance recruitment, boost engagement, reduce turnover and deliver a competitive advantage.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Shortlisting candidates helps to eliminate the risk of bias and speed up hiring. Learn more about the shortlisting process in our comprehensive guide.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Interviews remain the cornerstone of hiring decisions, yet they are also among the most subjective stages of the recruitment process. Bias, inconsistencies, and “gut feelings” often creep in, leading to poor hiring outcomes.
As competition for top talent grows fiercer and diversity goals sharpen, learning how to objectively assess interviews is no longer optional. It’s essential.