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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "1. What are the latest trends in candidate search for 2026?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Recruiters in 2026 are using AI-powered tools, skills-based hiring, and talent rediscovery to source better candidates faster and more efficiently."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is skills-first hiring, and why is it important?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Skills-first hiring focuses on practical capabilities over degrees, helping employers find high-potential talent from more diverse and non-traditional backgrounds."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How can recruiters improve candidate search performance?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Using data to track sourcing metrics, optimising job ads, and leveraging automation can significantly boost search accuracy and hiring speed."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Is Boolean search still valuable for modern recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes, Boolean search remains vital for precision sourcing, especially when combined with semantic and AI-powered search filters in ATS platforms."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do recruiters personalise outreach at scale?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Automation platforms enable tailored messaging using candidate data like skills, job history, or location – helping boost response rates and engagement."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How important is candidate database management in recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Managing and segmenting candidate databases into talent pools allows recruiters to quickly rediscover and engage past applicants, saving time and improving hiring efficiency."
      }
    }
  ]
}