The annual job seeker sentiment report

What candidates want right now, and how talent teams are building those experiences

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Every. Moment. Counts.

Every career site visit, interview and email (or lack thereof) can make or break a candidate’s experience. Talent teams can no longer function only as relationship managers—they need to be experience builders.

The state of hiring and candidate trends

“Today’s landscape has been described as the Great Hesitation. Now is the time for TA to flex that preparedness muscle and get ready for when those hiring gates swing back open.”
– Laura Coccaro, Chief People Officer, iCIMS

How TA teams are building memorable experiences

63% of Gen Z say they’d be less likely to be a consumer of a brand following a negative experience. To stay in good graces, organizations are keeping the hiring process personal and quick.

 

Best practices from leading brands

By adding video interviews to the hiring process, Benefit Cosmetics now screens up to 100 interviews each week and shaves 15-20 minutes per candidate from its old manual process.

How to leverage AI to build engaged pipelines

On average, using AI saves talent pros 2.39 hours a week. Recruiters are using the technology to help write job descriptions, match former candidates to open jobs and text applicants.

Expert tips from industry leaders

Seasoned pros from iCIMS partners share their advice on career sites, pay transparency, effective communication and more.

“Having access to robust data paints a clear picture of how workforce dynamics have evolved. Use this knowledge to refine your TA strategies and rethink how you leverage technology to meet today’s expectations.”

Laura Coccaro

“By understanding trends in hiring, you can better align IT investments with talent strategies, improving the overall employee experience through secure and efficient systems.”

Keyur Ajmera

“Data-driven insights empower us to shape our company’s future. Understanding the shifts in labor market conditions, candidate behaviors and emerging technologies enables us to invest in the right areas.”

Jason Edelboim