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35% of UK job applications miss interview threshold
Human Capital Management

35% of UK job applications miss interview threshold

Most applicants miss out because their CVs fail to mirror job-ad wording, rather than being blocked outright by software, new research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Eursap shares 2026 tips for AI-friendly CV writing
Human Capital Management

Eursap shares 2026 tips for AI-friendly CV writing

Recruiter Eursap urges job seekers to tailor AI-friendly CVs for 2026, prioritising targeted wording, skills placement and outcome-led bullets.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics
Generative AI

AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics

Canva's latest report reveals AI's vital role in UK job applications, showing a surge in personal branding and visually engaging CVs among applicants.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Global Stories

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One job ad, 1000 applicants: How do you stand out in a world of AI job hunters?
Digital Transformation

One job ad, 1000 applicants: How do you stand out in a world of AI job hunters?

Recruiters are resorting to AI filters as polished applications flood vacancies, with some roles attracting more than 1000 candidates.

By Susan Edmunds • 6 min read • Last month
Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion
Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software
Digital Transformation

Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software

Google has invested in Emergent, giving the AI start-up early access to Gemini 3 to help millions of non-coders build production software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools
Cartech

Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools

Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind
Recruitment

Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind

Over 87% of employers report problems finding talent through resumes, leading to a rise in skills-based hiring, says a new report by TestGorilla.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign

Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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HEB Construction automates tender CVs with Boomi AI
Digital Transformation

HEB Construction automates tender CVs with Boomi AI

Tender teams at HEB Construction now save hours per bid after AI turned scattered staff records into tailored CVs and bios.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Headfield holds global sales talent hunt in New Delhi
Human Capital Management

Headfield holds global sales talent hunt in New Delhi

More than 300 candidates vied for sales roles as employers sought proof of practical skills over CVs at a New Delhi hiring drive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Indeed launches AI career scout for Australian jobseekers
Generative AI

Indeed launches AI career scout for Australian jobseekers

Australian jobseekers are being given free AI guidance as tougher labour market conditions leave many unsure which roles they can land.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Xref launches candidate-owned verified profile platform
Human Capital Management

Xref launches candidate-owned verified profile platform

Employers are being urged to verify applicants earlier as AI swells CV volumes and weakens trust in standard hiring signals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
Human Capital Management

AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia

Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students
EduTech

Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students

Luvia teams with Open Campus to roll out digital IDs and blockchain-backed credentials for students across Vietnam's schools and apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Three essential questions that may save you from hiring the wrong people
Human Capital Management

Three essential questions that may save you from hiring the wrong people

Poor interview questions can leave employers with candidates who fit the role on paper but damage culture, trust and teamwork.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 20th Feb 2022