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AI Impact on Hiring Report: How Recruitment is Evolving
AI is changing the way companies hire, and fast. From screening resumes to assessing skills, it’s becoming a bigger part of the hiring process every day. For employers, keeping up with these changes is more important than ever. To understand how employers are adapting to AI, Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 hiring managers across the U.S....…
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Nearly 3 in 4 Hiring Managers Lie to Applicants
Both employers and employees typically emphasize honesty in the hiring process. But despite this common expectation, one of our recent surveys indicates that 70% of hiring managers have lied to job candidates at some stage in the recruitment cycle. Why are hiring managers lying to applicants? The pressures of hiring can cause managers to be...…
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65% of Hiring Managers Will Hire You For Your Skills Alone
If you have no work experience but plenty of skills, you're in luck. We discuss why hiring managers are prioritizing skills-based hiring and provide tips on aligning your skills well with job requirements.
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2024 Hiring Trends Report: What Makes a Great Job Candidate?
With every new year comes change — especially within the hiring process. To offer a clearer view of what hiring managers prioritize in candidates this year, Resume Genius surveyed 625 managers across America. Our report aims to understand how each stage of the hiring process (including applications, interviews, and skills assessments) influences a hiring manager’s decision...…
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8 in 10 Hiring Managers Have Ghosted Candidates
Job hunting can feel frustrating when you’ve invested so much time and energy into multiple applications only to hear nothing back. While it’s easy to attribute the silence to bad luck (or an unoptimized resume), there could be other reasons why you’re not receiving responses. After hearing from 625 hiring managers in our 2024 Hiring...…
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The MANGO Report: Which Colleges are Really Feeding Big Tech?
Students are often told the path to Big Tech starts with an elite college. But does university prestige actually translate into more jobs at top tech and AI firms? Resume Genius analyzed alumni data from leading Big Tech and AI firms — often referred to as MANGO (Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Google, and OpenAI) — and...…
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10 Jobs Most Likely to See Pay Raises in 2026
Our 2026 Wage Growth Report looks at national wage data and ranks occupations by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in median annual pay from 2021 to 2024. We then pair this wage data with the number of jobs and projected jobs growth from 2024 to 2034, highlighting where pay is rising fastest and where demand...…
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The Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in 2026
Ready to build a future in a blue-collar industry? Our Highest Paying Blue-Collar Jobs Report includes job titles, median annual salaries, and the number of openings for each of these top-earning roles in the United States. 1. Elevator and escalator technician Median annual salary: $106,580 Median hourly wage: $51.24 Top 10% of earners: $149,250 Number...…
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10 Tech Certifications for Big Salary Boosts in 2026
In a competitive job market, the right certifications can help you stand out, boost your salary, and highlight your technical skills. But with hundreds of options available, it isn’t always clear which credentials are the best investment of your time and money. Our High-Paying Tech Certifications Report highlights 10 certifications that can boost your salary...…
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