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AI in Recruiting March 30, 2026

Early Screening in the AI Era: 5 Shifts Hiring Teams Can’t Ignore

Bri Fredriksen

AI in Recruiting · March 27, 2026

Leveling Up: What the Latest Lever Product Enhancements Mean for Your Team

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AI in Recruiting

Early Screening in the AI Era: 5 Shifts Hiring Teams Can’t Ignore

Hiring teams are facing a shifting reality. Applications are surging, signals are harder to trust, and candidate fraud is becoming more sophisticated by the day.

Bri Fredriksen

March 30, 2026

AI in Recruiting

The New Hiring Equation: Speed, Signal, and Safeguards

TL;DR AI has reshaped the hiring landscape. But with new opportunities come new risks, namely candidate fraud. Today, TA leaders have a dual mandate: accelerate hiring and protect…

Bri Fredriksen

March 27, 2026

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Leveling Up: What the Latest Lever Product Enhancements Mean for Your Team

Hiring is hard. Your tech shouldn’t be. When it comes to our technology, that core principle guides every decision we make—from the smallest enhancement to the biggest…

Bri Fredriksen

March 12, 2026

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Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

The Referral Advantage: Turning Employees into Your Best Hiring Source

Imagine if every new hire felt like the perfect hire. Not just someone who checks the boxes. But someone who fits the role, the team, and the…

Bri Fredriksen

March 5, 2026

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Debunking 7 Common Applicant Tracking System Myths

Last updated: February 26, 2026 Originally published: December 2, 2021 Some candidates picture an applicant tracking system as an abyss where resumes go to disappear. Others assume an AI-powered ATS…

Bri Fredriksen

February 26, 2026

General

How Real TA Leaders are Navigating the Rise in Candidate Fraud

Ask any recruiter or TA pro what’s keeping them up at night. Lately, there’s a good chance that the answer is candidate fraud. What once felt like a fringe concern has quickly become one of…

Bri Fredriksen

February 24, 2026

General

AI You Can Trust, Insights You Can Use: Lever’s Latest Innovations, Built for Confident Hiring

Hiring has entered a new era. AI is everywhere. Application volume keeps rising. And expectations from candidates and executives have never been higher. Teams are being asked to move…

Carrie Weinberg

February 19, 2026

Company Culture

How to Improve Company Culture and Attract Better Candidates

While job seekers may be drawn in by title, compensation, or scope, it’s a company culture that often determines whether someone stays—and grows with your org—or chooses to go.

Bri Fredriksen

February 10, 2026

General

What’s Trending: 5 Talent Acquisition Software Trends HR Leaders Should Watch

In the ’80s, it was shoulder pads. In the ’90s, it was boy bands. Today, TA trends come and go faster than a candidate can…

Bri Fredriksen

January 22, 2026

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Hiring Tools for HR: 9 Expert Tips for Seamless Integration

Learn best practices from HR experts to enhance your integration between hiring tools and HR systems seamlessly.

Bri Fredriksen

January 20, 2026

AI in Recruiting

Comparing AI Interview Tools: Features, Risks & Buyer Questions

If you add AI to your tech stack—but no one actually uses it—did anything really change? Over the past two years, TA teams have experienced an AI…

Bri Fredriksen

January 8, 2026

Interview Questions

Analytical Interview Questions For Software Engineer

Last updated: January 6, 2026 Originally posted: March 1, 2024 Let’s set the stage: applicant volume is up, quality is harder to assess, and TA teams are operating in a world of…

Bri Fredriksen

January 6, 2026

AI in Recruiting

Recruitment Automation Done Right: Where to Start & What to Skip

You’re buried in scheduling emails, manually posting jobs to a dozen boards, and chasing interview feedback days after conversations end. Meanwhile, the candidates who should…

Emma Clary

December 23, 2025

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

The Adoption Gap: Why Great Recruiting Software Fails (And How to Fix It)

You just signed on for new recruiting software. In theory, everything should flow smoother—faster job postings, better candidate tracking, unified workflows. But then reality sets…

Emma Clary

December 9, 2025

AI in Recruiting

From Chaos to Clarity: How Lever’s Latest AI Innovations Transform Hiring from First Touch to First Day

Hiring leaders know the reality: recruiting has never been more complex or more essential. According to Employ’s 2025 Recruiter Nation Report, 78% of recruiters say…

Carrie Weinberg

November 25, 2025

AI in Recruiting

Modern Applicant Tracking Systems: What to Look For in 2026

Your recruiting team is stretched thin. You’re managing hiring across multiple departments, juggling a dozen disconnected tools, and still manually chasing down interview feedback. Meanwhile,…

Emma Clary

November 7, 2025

AI in Recruiting

5 Essential Recruitment Automation Tools to Streamline Your Hiring Funnel

You’re drowning in way more applicants than usual, yet you still have to manually sort through them all. Coordinating schedules? It’s taking a dozen emails…

Emma Clary

October 29, 2025

AI in Recruiting

Greenhouse vs. Ashby: Before choosing, read this guide

As you begin your search for hiring tech, you’ve likely encountered Greenhouse and Ashby. While both are popular options, they’re far from your only choice. …

Emma Clary

September 30, 2025

AI in Recruiting

iCIMS vs. SmartRecruiters: Is there a better alternative?

iCIMS and SmartRecruiters are leading applicant tracking systems (ATS) that allow hiring teams to touch base with top talent. If you need a new-and-improved ATS,…

Emma Clary

September 25, 2025

AI in Recruiting

Built-In, Not Bolted-On: Lever Launches Core AI Features

We believe the best technology doesn’t sit on the sidelines—it’s woven directly into the heart of your workflow. That’s why our vision for AI has…

Emma Clary

September 2, 2025

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Why TA Leaders Trust Employ: 255% ROI, 4-Month Payback

The hiring stakes have never been higher. TA teams are being asked to do more with less and getting tough questions from business leaders: Are…

Jaime Perez

July 16, 2025

AI in Recruiting

Smarter, Faster, Fairer: Lever’s AI Innovations Are Here

Let’s face it—today’s recruiters are being asked to do the impossible. Move faster. Deliver white-glove experiences. Prove impact. Oh, and do it all with fewer…

Emma Clary

June 26, 2025

AI in Recruiting

How Modern Candidates Use AI (And What It Means for TA Pros)

About one in three job seekers used AI to support their job search this year, according to Employ’s latest Job Seeker Nation Report—a deep dive…

Emma Clary

June 24, 2025

Candidate Experience

How to Build a Hiring Process Candidates Actually Love

Think back to your own experiences navigating complex online forms or the frustration of unanswered emails, texts, and phone calls. Now, imagine your top candidates…

Maddy Atwater

May 29, 2025

Candidate Relationship Management (CRM)

Candidate Relationship Management: Best Practices to Succeed

Candidate relationship management is critical to improving your recruitment process. Learn how you can build a thriving CRM strategy with these best practices.

Emma Clary

May 25, 2025

AI in Recruiting

5 TA Takeaways: 2025 Job Seeker Nation Webinar Recap

Today’s top talent wants more than just a job title and paycheck—they want growth, clarity, and a culture they can trust. Those were just a few…

Emma Clary

May 22, 2025

Candidate Experience

One Market, Two Realities: Desk-Based vs. Frontline Candidates

Not all candidates are experiencing today’s job market the same way—and that has big implications for how you hire. Employ’s 2025 Job Seeker Nation…

Emma Clary

May 14, 2025

Future of Work

Cautious but Curious: How Candidates View the Job Market

Job seeker insights are recruiting gold. Knowing what candidates want, expect, and value most can level up every part of your hiring game—from clearer job…

Emma Clary

May 6, 2025

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Mastering Your Applicant Tracking System: A Complete Guide

Hiring teams can only attract the best talent by using the best tools. Furthermore, you need software that’s built for your hiring team’s unique needs.…

Emma Clary

May 2, 2025

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

How to Select the Right ATS: Key Questions for Buyers

Hiring today is a high-stakes game. Talent acquisition teams are expected to deliver standout candidate experiences, meet aggressive hiring goals, and provide strategic insights to…

Emma Clary

April 17, 2025

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