Why do over 80% of companies still hire the wrong candidates despite using AI and advanced recruitment tools?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:45

Why do over 80% of companies still hire the wrong candidates despite using AI and advanced recruitment tools?

Which is followed by a possible job offer

The tools may miss some possible candidates, but if they screw up whom they hire, they can only blame the interviewers and the hiring manager.

Which is followed by inviting 2–3 for interviews

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Recruiting tools are used to screen resumes.

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Which is followed by calling 5–10 candidates for a first evaluation

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