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About one in three job seekers used AI to support their job search this year, according to Employ’s latest Job Seeker Nation Report—a deep dive into the perspectives of over 1,500 candidates navigating today’s hiring landscape.
That’s a 7-point increase from 2024. If you’re a recruiter, chances are you want to know which candidates are using AI, why they’re interested in using it, and in what ways. This year, respondents revealed it was primarily desk-based candidates, especially but not exclusively in sectors like software and finance, using AI in their job search.
These candidates are more comfortable with employers leveraging AI in hiring—often reflecting their own use of it during the job search. But that comfort comes with caveats. There are important nuances to understand, including the competitive pressure fueling interest in AI upskilling.
In this blog, we’ll break down how competitive job hunts are driving candidates to upskill in AI, the specific ways candidates and TA pros are using AI in the hiring process, and what these findings mean for your hiring strategy. Let’s get into it!
Competition and Job Hunt Burnout Fuel AI Upskilling
We know from this year’s report that candidates face more competition for desk
