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Research for decisions that can show their work.

Original analysis on candidate screening, AI-assisted applications and the evidence behind hiring decisions. Understand how application volume, polished records and evidence quality shape the decision before interview.

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The Decision Starts Where the Application Stops

A 2026 research note on AI-assisted applications, the limits of fluent assessment, and the emerging decision layer in hiring.

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