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June 3, 2026 · 14 min readscreeningWe ran 1,200 phone screens both ways — AI and human. What each was actually better at, where AI breaks, and which funnel stages should use which.
May 14, 2026 · 11 min readanti-cheatCoaching is trivial in 2026 — second monitor, ChatGPT, done. The signals that work, the ones that don't, and how to design interviews that surface real talent.
May 13, 2026 · 12 min readpricingThe 20% placement-fee model is recruiter leverage, not a market reality. Why SaaS hiring tools change the unit economics, what to look for, and the trade-offs.
May 12, 2026 · 11 min readscreeningMost JDs are copy-paste with one name swapped in. What drives qualified applicants, what kills conversion, and the 7 elements every JD needs in 2026.
May 11, 2026 · 11 min readindustryCurated salary bands by role × market, anchored to real Q1 2026 offer data. Where the market is moving, where it's flat, and what offers actually look like.
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