SelectionResearch
We didn't name ourselves a Lab for nothing. Every day we see what actually happens in hiring processes and that data is too valuable to keep to ourselves. Here we share what we measure, what surprises us and what it means for the future of selection.
Featured Research
64.6% of candidates have been ghosted during an application at some point. Of that group, 37.0% told other people about it and 22.3% say they will never apply to that company again. Together, more than half did something that hits the employer. We asked more than 1,000 applicants.
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64.6%
Have been ghosted during an application at some point
55.3%
Of ghosted candidates then did something that hits the employer
Featured Research
One in four candidates didn't write a cover letter. Of those who did, nearly three quarters don't fully believe in it. We asked 805 applicants.
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72.5%
Don't fully believe a cover letter gives an honest picture of their suitability
26%
Wrote no cover letter at all for this application
Featured Research
For some time now, AI has been playing an increasingly important role for job applicants. We asked over 800 applicants how much AI they actually use today, in what forms, and what they expect for the future.
55%
Currently use AI when applying for job roles
66%
Expected percentage of candidates using AI to help applications in the future
Featured Research
Across industries, hiring data reveals a consistent preference for high achievers with lower stress resilience. Here is what that means for your organisation.
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13%
Lower mental resilience among hired candidates, a structural trend across industries
18%
Lower ability to cope with stress among hired candidates across all industries
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