eSkill survey: 77.8% of HR use resumes in hiring, 52% say they are the signal most likely to mislead
Key points
- 77.8% of US HR professionals' organizations use resumes in hiring
- 52% name resumes as the signal most likely to be exaggerated or misleading
- 47.9% trust candidate-provided information less than two years ago; 78.8% are at least somewhat concerned about AI-assisted fabrication of qualifications
HR technology vendor eSkill released its 2026 Hiring Signals Report, surveying 1,056 US HR and talent operations professionals involved in hiring (survey completed in August 2026). 77.8% of respondents' organizations use resumes, and 52% named resumes as the signal most likely to be exaggerated or misleading. 47.9% trust candidate-provided information less than they did two years ago, and 78.8% are at least somewhat concerned that candidates use AI to fabricate qualifications.
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