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
how many roles have you hired for in the last 12 months?
0
1 - 5
6 - 15
16-30
31+
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Have you noticed an increase in applications that seem AI-generated in the last 12 months?
Yes
No
What percentage of applications do you believe are AI-created?
0-10%
11-25%
26-50%
51-75%
More than 75%
Have you noticed a reduction in your ability to screen resumes effectively?
Yes, significantly
Somewhat
No change
No, actually improved
Have you noticed an increase in resume inflation in the applications you receive?
Yes, significantly increased
Somewhat increased
No change
Decreased
What's working well about recruitment today?
What's not working well about recruitment today?
Has AI genuinely sped up your time to hire, or has it made no real difference?
Yes, significantly faster
Somewhat faster
No real difference
Actually slower
Has your approach to interview questions changed because of AI?
Yes
No
How do you think candidates feel about being screened by AI during your hiring process?
Very uncomfortable
Somewhat uncomfortable
Neutral
Somewhat comfortable
Very comfortable
Do you think candidates find your hiring process 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
Do you think your use of AI in recruitment makes candidates more or less likely to apply?
More likely to apply
Less likely to apply
No effect either way
What do you think matters most to candidates 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 do you think is candidates' 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
On average, how long does your hiring process take from application to offer?
Less than 1 week
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 months
More than 2 months
Do you list salary ranges on your job ads?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do you think candidates drop out of your process due to slow timelines?
Yes
No
Do you provide personalised feedback to unsuccessful candidates?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do you think candidates trust that AI screening tools assess them fairly?
Yes
No
Unsure
Have you ever had a strong candidate reject an offer because of a poor experience during hiring?
Yes
No
Do you use AI to write job ads, or to shortlist and rank candidates?
Writing job ads
Shortlisting/ranking candidates
Both
Neither
How confident are you that your AI tools are reducing bias rather than introducing it?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral / unsure
Not very confident
Not confident at all
Has resume inflation changed how much weight you place on a resume versus other signals, like an interview or skills test?
Yes, I now weight it much less
Somewhat less
No change
I weight it more now
Do you think job ads at your organisation accurately reflect what the role actually involves?
Always accurate
Usually accurate
Sometimes accurate
Rarely accurate
Never accurate
What would make your hiring process feel more human for candidates, even with AI involved?
More personalised feedback
A real person to talk to at some point
Clearer communication on where they stand
Faster response times
Honesty about when AI is being used
Interviewers who've actually read their application
Other
Has your trust in your own recruitment process gone up or down in the last 12 months?
Gone up significantly
Gone up slightly
No change
Gone down slightly
Gone down significantly
Has AI improved the quality of applications you receive?
Yes, significantly improved
Somewhat improved
No difference
Somewhat worsened
Significantly worsened
How confident are you that you can spot an AI-written application?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral / unsure
Not very confident
Not confident at all
Do you require candidates to demonstrate AI skills rather than claim them?
Yes
No
When you reject after an interview, do you give the real reason?
Yes
No
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If you could change one thing about how you hire right now, what would it be?
How do you verify candidate claims?
Do you ask candidates for AI skills in your job ads or interviews?
Yes
No
Are you now testing skills live that you previously took on trust?
Yes
No
Is it fair to test skills live given AI-polished resumes?
Yes
No
Would your candidates accept a fully AI-run process if it were twice as fast?
Yes
No
How quickly do you get back to candidates after application, and after a final interview?
Fast for both (within 1 week)
Fast after application, slower after final interview
Slow after application, fast after final interview
Slow for both (more than 1 week)
Who benefits most from AI in hiring, employers, candidates, or both?
Employers
Candidates
Both equally
Neither
Is hiring better or worse than it was two years ago?
Much better
Somewhat better
About the same
Somewhat worse
Much worse
Does your hiring process reflect what working at your organisation is actually like?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
What stops you giving specific feedback, time, legal concerns, no process, awkwardness?
Lack of time
Legal/liability concerns
No formal process for it
Feels awkward / uncomfortable
I do give specific feedback
Other
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