40% of hiring managers overwhelmed by application volumes, data finds
Robert Walters found 44% of UK professionals said their time had been wasted, and 35% reported losing trust in hiring processes due to ghost job ads.
Two-fifths (40%) of UK hiring managers were overwhelmed by high application volumes, according to Robert Walters.
Nearly a third (31%) struggled to find candidates with the right skills.
Ghost job listings added to frustrations for jobseekers.
44% of UK professionals said their time had been wasted, and 35% reported losing trust in hiring processes because of these ads.
Lucy Bisset, director of Robert Walters North, said: “AI tools have made it easier for professionals to submit mass applications, but this is putting existing hiring processes under strain – leading to higher volumes without improving application quality.
“Ghost jobs represent a lingering ‘bad apple’ in the UK job market – disrupting job hunts and damaging trust between employers and professionals.
“While some may result from overwhelmed hiring teams struggling with AI-driven application volumes, others reflect poor recruitment practices that must be addressed.”
Over half (54%) researched employers more, 23% applied for additional roles, and 17% tracked every application.
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