""The job market in general is undergoing a larger upheaval-the largest upheaval in modern history-because of the advent of AI. AI has made it far easier to apply to roles at scale, flooding employers with applicants and complicating how hiring managers assess who is qualified-or even a real person versus a bot helping an applicant apply to jobs.""
""Work trials have become one of the only real ways to tell what someone will be like in a work setting. For hiring managers, the question is: 'how do you even determine who's real and who isn't?'""
Work trials are short-term job-related tasks that allow employers to assess candidates in real working environments. This method has gained popularity as applications become more uniform, particularly due to AI's influence on job applications. Nearly two-thirds of employers now prefer skill-based hiring for entry-level positions, moving away from traditional resume screening. Work trials help determine candidates' actual abilities and authenticity, providing a clearer picture of their potential performance in a job setting.
Read at Fast Company
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