Recruitment

An American content creator tested sending an AI agent to interview for him against an automated recruiter, resulting in hallucinated qualifications, botched salary negotiations, and an endless polite loop.

The Jerusalem Development Authority has launched a tender to recruit and place new immigrants into the city's growing high-tech sector, requiring experienced agencies to source tech talent from abroad.

September data from Jobnet and Civi AI shows a seasonal hiring slowdown in Israel due to the Tishrei holidays, while the use of artificial intelligence tools more than doubled.

The Israeli government has approved extending reserve recruitment frameworks under Order 8 and the detention of unlawful combatants through November 30, reducing the reserve cap to 200,000.

A viral TikTok video on job candidates bringing iced coffee to interviews sparked a US debate on recruitment standards. Experts discuss how cooling labor markets amplify minor behavioral signals.

Job scams in the US surged in 2024 with over 100,000 reports and half a billion in losses. AI tools and hijacked LinkedIn profiles are driving a massive wave of recruitment fraud.

The FBI has launched a new recruitment campaign on X, featuring an Alaska field office video to attract skilled candidates for special agent roles to counter evolving threats.

After the method of obtaining exemptions using medical documents during designated recruitment days was exposed, the IDF changed the procedure. Now, deserters claiming serious medical issues fear they will be harmed by the new policy. The IDF's response has not yet been received.

As part of the new case, one of the involved minors was arrested upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the indictment, the main defendant received a total of approximately 3,500 shekels. Also: one of the defendants sent a video of a well-known mall, deleted it, but continued contact with the agent.

Minors from the Haifa and Krayot area were recruited by Iranian intelligence online. In exchange for thousands of shekels, they photographed strategic sites and engaged in incitement. The Haifa District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

Recruitment for Haredi tracks in the IDF begins tomorrow, offering opportunities for combat, technological, and logistical service. Units such as the Hetz company, the Hashmonaim Brigade, and the Netzah Yehuda battalion are already active in various combat zones. Service conditions are regulated by General Staff orders to ensure compatibility with the Haredi lifestyle.

Expecting a large-scale recruitment, the Haredi brigade prepared to open two companies and assembled double command teams. However, data reaching the IDF indicated only about 100 recruits, leading to the decision to open only one company.

A US Army unit is offering its soldiers an unusual incentive in exchange for extending their service: a four-day vacation in honor of the launch of the highly anticipated game. The military views the gaming population as an important pool of potential recruits.

A study found that nearly half of Gen Z use TikTok and Instagram to find a job. Employers are enthusiastic about the personality and energy of candidates, and experts clarify: "The change in recruitment processes is inevitable."

Google DeepMind researchers have acknowledged that internal AI systems may mistakenly reject job applications. As a result, they are asking candidates to fill out a special form to ensure their resumes reach human recruiters.

Exclusive: Gazans reveal how the terrorist organization is reasserting control, using hospitals as headquarters and suppressing dissent. Residents testify that Hamas has no intention of disarming and continues to intimidate the population.

The IDF has recorded a 53% increase in ultra-Orthodox recruitment, rising from 2,811 in 2024 to 4,298 in 2025. This data was presented by the head of the Manpower Planning and Administration Division, Shai Tayeb.

A study by Globes and the Israeli Citizens' Empowerment Center reveals that excessive formalization and a cumbersome appeals mechanism in the civil service are blocking the recruitment of qualified professionals. In 2024, there was one appeal for every 4.2 tenders.

The AI revolution is transforming team building and candidate assessment. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to adapt your recruitment processes.

In collaboration with the Central Elections Committee, a major recruitment drive for logistics, ushering, and support roles will begin in about a week, connecting national staffing needs with job seekers across the country.