What 10,000+ students reveal about why they don’t apply

Across early careers hiring, the challenge isn’t attracting talent — it’s converting it. Application volumes are rising, but more students are dropping off before they even apply, often due to unclear processes or overwhelming journeys.

At the same time, AI is making it easier to apply at scale, while making it harder to spot genuine interest and genuine potential.

In this session, we’ve explored insights from over 10,000 students and hear directly from students themselves and uncovered