Over the past year, application volume surged, but not evenly. Some roles saw an avalanche of applicants, while others remained stubbornly hard to fill. This report breaks down the split, what it means for your hiring strategy, and how teams are adjusting in 2026.
- Why some roles saw 9x more applicants, while others barely moved
- Why experience requirements quietly crept up, and what that’s costing you
- What to do when more applications ≠ more hires
- How recruiting teams should adapt their TA strategy
