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Great Survey 2025 – The use of artificial intelligence by HR to enhance the candidate experience

Take part in the Great Survey 2025 on how HR is using AI to build smarter, more human-centered candidate journeys.

Candidate Experience institute

We help TA leaders and HR teams turn candidate experience into a measurable business advantage. Our editorial work connects research, field-tested frameworks, and practical guidance that improves conversion, reduces time-to-hire, and protects employer brand.

This is Candidate Experience media built for decision-makers, focused on what moves the metrics, from application flow to post-interview engagement.

What you will find here

Playbooks for end-to-end experience design (Designing Candidate Experience)
Friction reduction across forms, screening, and scheduling (Application Process)
Structured interviewing that drives fairness and faster decisions (Interviewing Experience)
Tech and automation guidance that improves efficiency (Technology Enhancing Candidate Experience)
Retention-minded follow-up and closing the loop (Post-Interview Engagement)

Explore the latest insights

Spotlight

Optimizing Your Resume: How Many Referees Should You Include?

Personalizing Communication

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18/05/2025

Optimizing Your Resume: How Many Referees Should You Include?

Explore the best practices for including referees on your resume to enhance your candidate experience and improve your chances in the job market.

by Nathaniel Drayton

Understanding Cognitive Aptitude in Candidate Experience

Understanding Candidate Needs

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18/05/2025

Understanding Cognitive Aptitude in Candidate Experience

Explore the role of cognitive aptitude in enhancing candidate experience, its definition, importance, and ways to integrate it into recruitment processes.

by Felipe Nogueira

Virtual Reality for Onboarding

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18/05/2025

Enhancing the Store Onboarding Journey

Explore the intricacies of the store onboarding process and its impact on candidate experience. Learn how to create a seamless and engaging onboarding journey for new employees.

Key Questions to Ask When Contacting a Reference

Enhance your candidate experience by understanding the essential questions to ask a reference. Improve your hiring process with these insights.

by Monica Guidry

Enhancing Candidate Experience Through Virtual Job Tryouts

Virtual Reality for Onboarding

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18/05/2025

Enhancing Candidate Experience Through Virtual Job Tryouts

Explore how virtual job tryouts can transform the candidate experience, offering a realistic preview of job roles and improving recruitment outcomes.

Enhancing Candidate Experience Through Peer Interviews

Explore how peer interviews can significantly improve the candidate experience, offering a more relatable and insightful hiring process.

by Sophie-Anne Delacroix

Enhancing Candidate Experience with Targeted Job Advertising

AI in Recruitment

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15/05/2025

Enhancing Candidate Experience with Targeted Job Advertising

Explore how programmatic job advertising can revolutionize candidate experience by providing personalized and efficient recruitment processes.

Enhancing Candidate Experience with Automated Hiring Tools

Explore how automated employment decision tools impact the candidate experience and what it means for job seekers.

Understanding Why Recruitment Agencies Request References

Explore the reasons behind recruitment agencies asking for references and how it impacts the candidate experience.

by Sebastian Whittaker

Understanding HR Sourcing: A Key Component of Candidate Experience

Understanding Candidate Needs

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14/05/2025

Understanding HR Sourcing: A Key Component of Candidate Experience

Explore the intricacies of HR sourcing and its impact on the candidate experience. Learn how effective sourcing strategies can enhance recruitment processes and improve candidate satisfaction.

by Ravi Panchal

Crafting Effective Peer-to-Peer Interview Questions

Clear Interview Guidelines

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14/05/2025

Crafting Effective Peer-to-Peer Interview Questions

Explore the nuances of peer-to-peer interview questions and their impact on candidate experience.

by Sebastian Whittaker

Enhancing Candidate Experience through Effective Intake Meetings

Understanding Candidate Needs

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13/05/2025

Enhancing Candidate Experience through Effective Intake Meetings

Explore how intake meetings can transform the candidate experience, ensuring a smoother hiring process and better alignment between recruiters and hiring managers.

Enhancing the Hiring Journey with Applicant AI

Explore how applicant AI transforms candidate experience, improving efficiency and personalization in the hiring process.

by Sophie-Anne Delacroix

Why Recruiters Delay Scheduling Interviews: Understanding the Impact on Candidate Experience

Timely Follow-Up

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13/05/2025

Why Recruiters Delay Scheduling Interviews: Understanding the Impact on Candidate Experience

Explore the reasons behind recruiters' slow scheduling and its effects on candidate experience. Learn strategies to enhance communication and streamline the hiring process.

by Nathaniel Drayton

Understanding the Essentials of 360-Degree Assessment Questions

Clear Interview Guidelines

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12/06/2025

Understanding the Essentials of 360-Degree Assessment Questions

Explore the vital role of 360-degree assessment questions in enhancing candidate experience and improving recruitment processes.

by Amélie-Rose Laurent

Is an ATS System Necessary for a Company of 200 Employees?

Applicant Tracking Systems

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10/05/2025

Is an ATS System Necessary for a Company of 200 Employees?

Explore whether a company with 200 employees should invest in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to enhance their candidate experience.

Enhancing Candidate Experience with Effective 360 Feedback Questions

Explore how well-crafted 360 feedback questions can significantly improve the candidate experience, offering insights and actionable strategies for HR professionals.

by Lucius Greyson

Optimizing the Handling of Applicant Information

Applicant Tracking Systems

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09/05/2025

Optimizing the Handling of Applicant Information

Explore effective strategies for managing applicant data to enhance candidate experience.

by Sophie-Anne Delacroix

Mastering the Executive Assessment: A Guide to Practice Tests

Effective Communication

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08/05/2025

Mastering the Executive Assessment: A Guide to Practice Tests

Explore the intricacies of executive assessment practice tests and how they enhance candidate experience. Learn strategies, benefits, and common challenges.

by Ravi Panchal