Building an employee referral scheme that actually works
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Streamline your hiring with our new recruiter templates
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dealing with a high volume of job applications can be overwhelming. Without the right tools, it’s easy for candidate communication to slip through the cracks – leading to delays, drop-offs, and even reputational damage. At the same time, sifting through piles of unsuitable applications wastes valuable time and slows down your hiring process.
How recruiters define application quality and why improving it can lead to better, faster hires
Reading Time: 5 minutes With only 30% of recruiters receiving high-quality applications for their most recent hire, what factors influence application quality and how can businesses improve it? Our most recent study on application quality looks at where quality gets lost in applications and the common indicators recruiters look for when matching applicants with open roles. We will explore how recruiters define application quality, what factors impact it and the areas businesses can improve on to get better quality applications.
Your essential guide to improving the quality of applications you receive
Reading Time: 2 minutes In today’s competitive hiring market in Northern Ireland, the volume of applications is at an all-time high, but quality remains the biggest challenge. According to our latest research including survey responses from 642 recruiters and 474 jobseekers, only 30% of recruiters said they received high-quality applications during their most recent hiring process.
The 20 best pre-screening questions you’ll ever need to hire smarter
Reading Time: 4 minutes Effective pre-screening is the secret weapon of efficient, high-quality hiring. According to NIJobs’ latest research, 50% of applications don’t make it to the interview stage, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Quality vs. quantity in job applications: What recruiters really want
Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s competitive hiring landscape, recruiters face a consistent challenge: managing high volumes of job applications while securing the right candidate quickly. While it can be tempting to focus on driving up applicant numbers, a recent survey of 642 recruiters and 474 jobseekers across the UK and Northern Ireland makes one thing abundantly clear: quality always beats quantity when it comes to successful hires.
How to objectively assess interviews every time
Reading Time: 5 minutes Interviews remain the cornerstone of hiring decisions, yet they are also among the most subjective stages of the recruitment process. Bias, inconsistencies, and “gut feelings” often creep in, leading to poor hiring outcomes.
How to write job requirements that attract top talent
Reading Time: 5 minutes Attracting the right candidates starts with writing job requirements that are clear, realistic, and appealing. However, the latest research from IrishJobs reveals that less than one in three recruiters receive high-quality applications for their most recent hire. With hiring costs and competition for talent at record highs, getting your job requirements right is more important than ever.
7 ways AI is changing the hiring process in 2025 (and how to stay human)
Reading Time: 5 minutes In 2025, AI tools will be integrated across the recruitment journey, making hiring faster, more data-driven, and often more efficient. On average, recruiters estimate that 41% of applications have been enhanced by AI tools, from CV optimisation to automated assessments. However, while these innovations bring clear advantages, they also introduce new risks, especially around authenticity, fairness, and over-reliance on technology.
How to write an effective job description: Best practices and insights
Reading Time: 6 minutes A well-crafted job description not only attracts top-tier candidates but also services as a vital tool for internal alignment, effective management, and long-term talent development.