Solving the Application Avalanche
At Veris Insights, we’re building a solution suite to tame surging applicant volumes, elevate candidate quality, and outmaneuver fraud—built on our proprietary data and sharpened by insights from leading UR voices.
Our Roadmap to Taming the Application Avalanche
From validating the challenge to launching your complete solution suite, follow our journey—rigorous research, real-world insights, and iterative innovation every step of the way.
The Core Challenge: Volume Up, Quality Down
Applicant volume has spiked, but early screening signals are now less diagnostic—leaving University Recruiting teams buried in noise and missing top-fit candidates.
Unmanageable Inflow
Hundreds or thousands of applications overwhelm screening workflows.
Falling Candidate Quality
AI‑assisted resumes and cover letters homogenize materials and mask true potential.
Rising Fraud Risk
Fake credentials, bots, and impersonation tactics slip through manual checks.
Top Early Talent Leaders Agree: This Challenge Can’t Wait
“We’re suffering a great amount of influx of applications. Nowadays, you can apply to 100 jobs with the click of a button. We’re getting an increase in applications, but a decrease in quality. That is sucking great amounts of energy from recruiters into the front-end process.”
— Head of Global TA at a medium-size Tech company
Impact Hightlights
increase in internship applications per opening since 2023
drop in applicant pass-through rate to first interviews
of Early Career talent report using Gen AI tools to apply
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What We’ve Discovered So Far
Explore our evolving library of early findings and actionable frameworks. Slide through the available resources to uncover data highlights, key takeaways, and practical strategies—and stay tuned as we add more in-depth playbooks and tools.
On the Horizon: Future-Ready Solutions for Application Surges
Stay tuned as we roll out actionable playbooks and real-world practices. These upcoming releases will equip UR leaders to master volume spikes, elevate candidate quality, and outsmart fraud.
Taking Back Control of Application Volume
- 3 Interventions to Take Back Control: Shift surging app volume to manageable pipelines of high-quality talent
- High-Impact Intervention Tactics: OFCCP-compliant knockouts, AI-match scoring, and cadence controls
- Real-World Case Studies: Proven strategies to slash backlogs and boost funnel health
- Application Target Calculator: Model applicant-to-hire ratios—estimate the # of resumes needed for every offer, acceptance, and pass-through
Our Living Blueprint: Guided by Data, Refined by Signal
Each research delivery is crafted with a singular goal: to help you tackle your most urgent University Recruiting challenges with bold, data-backed solutions. You may notice that formats and focal points evolve slightly over time—this is by design.
We’re continuously curating and refining based on what’s resonating most with UR leaders across the field. Your experiences, feedback, and what the data tells us all play a central role in shaping where we go next.
In short: you’re not just receiving insights—you’re helping shape them.
