MyPerfectResume conducted a “recruiting trends survey”, which examines the latest industry trends and issues.
They analyzed the impact of remote work on talent acquisition and the efficacy of AI recruiting tools.
In the 2024 study, they polled 753 recruiters across the U.S.
83% of recruiters believe the rise in remote work opportunities has improved the quality of the applicant pools.
Plus, despite very high adoption rates (96%), only 35% of recruiters believe AI recruiting tools are effective for identifying the right candidates.
The survey also finds 81% of companies are posting ghost jobs, which creates frustration for job seekers.
The widespread use of ghost jobs seriously undermines the job search, creating distrust among companies and job seekers.
Additionally, 22% of recruiters say about half of all the ads they post are fake. 17% reported that up to 75% of the job postings they list are not jobs they intend to fill.
Recruiters still struggle to find enough qualified candidates to fill their open positions. The survey finds that remote work opportunities help to widen the applicant pool.
92% of recruiters say remote work increased their willingness to consider candidates from different geographic locations.
Still, the overwhelming preference is to hire locally.
However, recruiters participating in the survey were open to talent from different geographies. 26% say they would consider hiring a non-local candidate, but their employer does not provide relocation support.
