One job ad, 1,000 applicants: How can you stand out among AI job hunters?
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- Job seekers are using AI to apply for jobs in such numbers that recruiters face thousands of applications for individual positions.
- Squirrel chief executive David Cunningham described the surge as a “tsunami” and said applicants still need to preserve their own voice.
AI-assisted job applications are flooding listings, leaving recruiters to sort through thousands of potential candidates for a single advertised position.
David Cunningham, chief executive of Squirrel, said he had seen a “tsunami” of applications in response to job advertisements. The surge is making it harder for applicants to stand out and more tiring for recruiters to identify suitable hires.
Job seekers using AI need to ensure that their own voice remains visible in their applications.
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