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AI rejects cabinet minister: The recruitment paradox confusing today’s job market

The recruitment industry sends mixed signals as AI selection and skills-based hiring compete Is it just me, or are job seekers receiving contradictory messages about what employers and recruiters truly value? While many companies…

Age bias: which generation is getting shut out of jobs?

Research from Totaljobs paints a concerning picture for job seekers in the UK The study reveals that people from Gen Z (1997-2012) submit an average of 24 job applications before securing a role—twice the number of Gen X (1965-1980) and…

Over-50s recruitment experts call out ageist career advice on jobs platform

While the latest tech trends and youthful energy often grab the spotlight, there's a hidden treasure trove of knowledge and experience waiting to be tapped by recruitment agencies and hiring companies: older freelancers. This is despite…

Most in-demand tech skills to land a job in 2020 (and some free courses to attain them)

Demand for web designers and developers skyrocketed by 15.5%, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)'s June figures. "We've seen two years of digital transformation happening in the space of two weeks,"…