UL Careers Early Careers Employer Survey 2026

54%

Does your organisation plan to expand its use of AI in

53%

41%

39%

recruitment over the next 12 months?

7%

6% 2025

2026

2026

2025

2026

2025

No

Yes

Not Sure

What types of AI tools are you most interested in exploring for recruitment?

47%

40%

40%

38%

35%

24%

21%

21%

14%

11%

Other

Automated video interview analysis

Chatbots for candidate queries

Predictive analytics for hiring trends

AI-driven assessments

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