2027 Candidate Hiring Experience Report
Answer the questions about your job search and how AI has affected your applications and interviews over the last 12 months.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Screening Questions
Age
18 - 25
26 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61+
Region
Australia
Canada
United States
New Zealand
Other
Which industry do you currently work in (or most recently worked in)?
Role Level
Entry-level
Individual contributor
Manager
Senior leader/Executive
What is your current employment status?
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Unemployed
Student
Other
Are you actively job seeking, or open to opportunities but not actively looking?
Actively job seeking
Open to opportunities, but not actively looking
Not job seeking / not open to opportunities
How many jobs have you applied for in the last 12 months?
0
1 - 5
6 - 15
16-30
31+
Have you received a job offer in the last 3 to 6 months?
Yes
No
Are you currently employed?
Yes
No
If yes: how long have you been with your current employer?
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
10+ years
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Are you using AI to apply for jobs, and if so, how?
Writing my resume or cover letter
Generating answers to application questions
Mass-applying to multiple jobs at once
Preparing for interviews
I'm not using AI in my job search
Other (Please Specify)
Have you used auto-apply tools or AI agents to mass-apply for jobs?
Yes
No
How do you feel about the prospect of being screened by AI?
Very uncomfortable
Somewhat uncomfortable
Neutral
Somewhat comfortable
Very comfortable
Do you feel the recruitment process is more or less personal than it was 12 months ago?
Much more personal
Somewhat more personal
About the same
Somewhat less personal
Much less personal
Now that AI can help you apply, do you feel more confident applying for roles you may not have previously felt qualified for?
Yes, much more confident
Somewhat more confident
No change
Less confident
Do you see AI skill development as a positive or a negative for your career?
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral / no impact
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Does it matter to you whether an employer uses AI in recruitment? Does it make you more or less likely to apply?
Yes, more likely to apply
Yes, less likely to apply
Doesn't matter to me
What matters most to you in a hiring process?
Speed / fast turnaround
Clear communication throughout
Transparency on salary
Personalised feedback
Fair, unbiased assessment
Human interaction (not just AI)
Clear job description matching the actual role
Other
What is your biggest frustration with job hunting right now?
Lack of communication / silence after applying
Process takes too long
Job ads don't reflect the real role
Too many rounds/tests
No feedback when rejected
AI screening feels impersonal or unfair
Salary not disclosed upfront
Other
Do you have any interesting experiences to share from your job search?
On average, how many applications do you submit before receiving an interview?
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-50
50+
Haven't received an interview yet
Have you ever withdrawn from a hiring process because it took too long?
Yes
No
Have you ever withdrawn from a hiring process because of poor communication?
Yes
No
Do you feel employers are transparent about salary expectations upfront?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Would you be more likely to apply for a role if the salary range was listed?
Yes, definitely
Somewhat more likely
No difference
No
Have you used AI to prepare for an interview?
Yes
No
Do you trust that an AI screening tool will assess your application fairly?
Fully trust it
Somewhat trust it
Neutral / unsure
Somewhat distrust it
Fully distrust it
Have you ever been rejected by what you believe was an AI system without human review, and how did that make you feel?
Do you feel more or less likely to disclose that you used AI in your application if asked?
Much more likely to disclose
Somewhat more likely
No change
Somewhat less likely
Much less likely to disclose
What would make a hiring process feel more human to you, even with AI involved?
More personalised feedback
A real person to talk to at some point
Clearer communication on where I stand
Faster response times
Honesty about when AI is being used
Interviewers who've actually read my application
Other
Do you feel current job ads accurately reflect what the role actually involves?
Always accurate
Usually accurate
Sometimes accurate
Rarely accurate
Never accurate
How important is it to you that a recruiter gives personalised feedback, even if you're unsuccessful?
Very important
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not very important
Not important at all
Has your trust in recruitment processes overall gone up or down in the last 12 months?
Gone up significantly
Gone up slightly
No change
Gone down slightly
Gone down significantly
How do you feel about the prospect of being screened by AI?
Very uncomfortable
Somewhat uncomfortable
Neutral
Somewhat comfortable
Very comfortable
Do you feel AI has improved the quality of your applications?
Yes, significantly improved
Somewhat improved
No difference
Somewhat worsened
Yes, significantly worsened
Do you believe employers can tell an AI-written application from a human one?
Yes, always
Yes, usually
Sometimes
Rarely
No, never
Do you worry about your application being wrongly flagged as AI-written?
Yes, a lot
Somewhat
A little
Not at all
Have you been asked to demonstrate AI skills, not just claim them, in job ads or interviews?
Yes
No
How many interview rounds do you consider reasonable?
1
2
3
4
5+
When rejected after an interview, were you told the real reason?
Yes, always
Yes, usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
If you could change one thing about how companies hire right now, what would it be?
How long do you typically wait to hear back after applying before assuming you weren't successful?
Less than 1 week
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 months
More than 2 months
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Is it appropriate for candidates to use AI in the application process?
Always appropriate
Appropriate in some cases
Rarely appropriate
Never appropriate
At which stages is AI use acceptable: screening, scheduling, assessments, interviews, rejection messages, final decision?
Screening
Scheduling
Assessments/tests
Interviews
Rejection messages
Final decision
None of these
Should employers disclose when AI is used to assess candidates?
Yes, always
Yes, in most cases
Only in some cases
No, not necessary
How long should a hiring process take, start to offer?
Less than 1 week
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 months
More than 2 months
Have you used AI assistance during a live interview?
Yes
No
What's the maximum time you'll spend on a single application?
Less than 10 minutes
10-30 minutes
30-60 minutes
1-2 hours
More than 2 hours
Are job ads and interviews now asking you for AI skills?
Yes
No
Do you feel you have to prove your skills more than 12 months ago? More tests, tasks, rounds?
Yes, significantly more
Somewhat more
No change
Less than before
Forced choice: AI screening with a faster decision, or human review with a slower one?
AI screening, faster decision
Human review, slower decision
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