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AI breaks job applications, skills-based hiring rises
Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Updated September 30
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- U.K. graduate employers received an average of 140 applications per vacancy in 2025, the highest level recorded in three decades.
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- CNBC
The article emphasizes how AI is transforming the hiring landscape, making traditional resumes obsolete and necessitating a shift towards skills-based assessments to identify suitable candidates.
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