Why do over 80% of companies still hire the wrong candidates despite using AI and advanced recruitment tools?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:50

Why do over 80% of companies still hire the wrong candidates despite using AI and advanced recruitment tools?

Which is followed by calling 5–10 candidates for a first evaluation

Which is followed by inviting 2–3 for interviews

Recruiting tools are used to screen resumes.

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Which is followed by a possible job offer

The tools may miss some possible candidates, but if they screw up whom they hire, they can only blame the interviewers and the hiring manager.

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