UL Careers Early Careers Employer Survey 2026

What stages of the recruitment process do you use AI for?

59% 64%

36% 32%

27% 29%

18% 11% 14%

11% 9% 7% 9% 11%

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Other

Onboarding

Conducting video interviews (e.g., AI-based analysis)

Assessments and tests

Interview scheduling

Screening CVs and applications

Candidate sourcing (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards)

What benefits has AI brought to your recruitment process?

95%

82%

32%

29%

24%

19%

14%

14%

14%

11%

5%

5%

2026

2025

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2025

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2025

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2025

Other

Cost savings

Reduced bias

Better candidate job matching

Improved candidate experience

Increased efficiency

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