Hiring Trends Report 2026: Study finds AI pushing employers away from traditional CVs in the search for ‘authentic’ talent

The traditional CV is losing its grip on hiring decisions with just four-in-ten employers now rating them among the most reliable indicators of talent in an age of AI-generated applications, according to a new global study from candidate screening platform Willo.

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