Companies are relying on aptitude and personality tests more to combat AI-powered job hunters

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• Employers are overwhelmed with job applications and leaning more on a particular hiring tool.
• Cognitive and personality tests are becoming mainstream, hiring test providers told BI.
• Employers are the most interested in testing for soft skills, like emotional intelligence, the firms said.

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