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Recruitment in transition

Recruitment in transition

Anonymous survey to employers

Anonymous survey to employers

This survey explores your company’s recruitment practices, challenges, and expectations. The results will be compiled into an anonymous report that may be shared with media to highlight current trends in recruitment.

The survey was prepared by Löytöi (Recruitment Rising Oy). The company was founded in July 2025 by Saku Tihveräinen and Akram Mimouni. Saku has been working in recruitment since 2011, and Akram in B2B sales since 2012.

1.1 How many employees does your company currently have?

1 - 10

11 - 50

51 - 250

Over 250

1.2 How many recruitments do you typically conduct per year?

0 - 2

3 - 10

11 - 30

Over 30

1.3 What industry does your company operate in?

2.1 Which channels do you use for recruitment? (Select all that apply)

Linkedin

Public employment services

Job boards like Oikotie, Duunitori

Recruitment agencies

Own networks

Company website

Other

2.2 Which channel has been the most effective? Why?

2.3 Have you used external recruitment partners?

Yes

No

2.3b If yes, what kind of experiences have you had?

2.4 Your view on the acceptable cost of headhunting of specialists and mid-management:

Less than 5.000 €

5.000 - 8.000 €

8.000 - 12.000 €

12.000 - 16.000 €

16.000 - 20.000 €

Other

3.1 What are your biggest recruitment challenges currently? (Select key ones)

Talent shortage

Quality of applications

Slow process

Candidate commitment

Other

3.2 Is there a specific role or skill area where it is particularly difficult to find candidates?

3.3 How long does a typical recruitment process take?

Less than 2 weeks

2 - 4 weeks

1 - 2 months

2 - 3 months

Over 3 months

3.4 How many candidate CVs/applications do you typically review before selecting?

1 - 5

6 - 15

16 - 30

31 - 99

100 - 199

Over 200

3.5 How many candidates do you typically interview before selecting?

1

2 - 3

4 - 5

6 - 10

11 - 15

Over 15

3.6 Have you observed the use of AI in CVs and applications (e.g. generic, polished language)?

We have not observed the use of AI in CVs or applications

We have observed the use of AI in some CVs or applications

We have observed the use of AI in many CVs or applications

Other

3.7 In what ways have you observed the use of AI in video interviews?

We have not observed the use of AI during remote video interviews

We have observed the use of AI during some remote video interviews

We have observed the use of AI during many remote video interviews

Other

3.8 How do you assess the impact of applicants' use of AI on your recruitment process or candidate assessment?

3.9 Have you observed any other trends or phenomena affecting recruitment that we should be aware of?

4.1 Have you ever hired someone based on a personal or professional recommendation?

Yes

No

4.2 How appealing would a recruitment service sound where candidates come through recommendations and the number of candidates is limited but more accurate?

Very appealing

Appealing

Not particularly appealing

Not appealing at all

5.1 Would you like to leave a short anonymous comment on recruitment that could be quoted in the report or media?

6.1 What is your role in the company?

CEO / Founder

HR / Talent Acquisition

Hiring Manager

Other

Product

Resources

Terms of Service

Company

Product

Resources

Terms of Service

Company