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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to objectively assess interviews every time

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.

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AI in Recruitment: How it works

Reading Time: 5 minutes Numerous industries have embraced artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years, including recruitment. And with new capabilities being showcased by the likes of ChatGPT, the implementation of AI looks set to continue.

However, excitement about AI’s potential in talent acquisition is still tempered by concerns, especially among candidates who fear being dismissed by a machine or algorithm before their application is reviewed by a recruiter. In this article, we examine the hot topic of AI in recruitment, exploring the opportunities it presents, the challenges it poses, and how it is already being leveraged to optimise processes.

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