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The Future of Hiring: 7 Recruitment Trends That Will Shape 2026

  Hiring is changing faster than ever. Data, AI, culture, skills — everything is evolving. Here are the 7 biggest shifts every recruiter and hiring manager must prepare for 1. Skills > Degrees Skills-first hiring is no longer optional. A recent survey shows ~65% (almost two-thirds) of employers are now using skills-based hiring to identify candidates. (Default) Another report noted 85% of employers use skills‐based hiring and 76% use skills tests to validate candidates. (TestGorilla) ๐Ÿ“ŒEarly career roles opening up ๐Ÿ“Œ Wider, more diverse talent pools 2. AI Will Be a Co-Pilot The adoption of AI in the hiring process is skyrocketing — ~87% of companies already use AI-driven tools in recruitment. (DemandSage) But even so, 93% of hiring managers say human involvement remains crucial. (Insight Global) Sourcing, screening, scheduling = automated. But: empathy, persuasion, culture fit = human. Recruiters become talent advisors, not CV forwarders. 3. Candidate Experience Drives ...