Hiring managers use work trials as AI resumes make interviews harder 

Published Updated 6 Min Read

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  • Key Insight: Discover how work trials are replacing resumes to verify real-world candidate skills.
  • What’s at Stake: Poor hiring decisions can cost firms dearly and erode team productivity.
  • Supporting Data: Replacing employees costs 50–200% of annual salary, per SHRM.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

In the age of AI, where job seekers can generate polished resumes in seconds, some employers are shifting to work trials to see real skills in action. 

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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