AI is changing both sides of the job hunt. Applying more won’t fix it
A few months ago, a candidate wrote to me on LinkedIn. Eleven years of experience, a genuinely strong resume, over 200 applications sent in four months, three interviews to show for it. She asked me what she was doing wrong. I get some version of this message every week, and my honest answer is usu
India's graduate unemployment rate is high, with close to 40% of 15 to 25-year-olds and around 20% of 25 to 29-year-olds struggling to find a job. A strong resume and numerous applications alone are not enough to secure a position, as the job hunting process is changing due to AI. Traditional advice to apply to more jobs doesn't necessarily improve your chances, as recruiters using AI are focusing on precision over volume.
An AI-written application may struggle to match the format and keywords required by the recruiter's system, leading to rejection. The real issue lies in the fact that both job seekers and recruiters are relying on AI, which can create a mismatch in optimization goals. The focus should be on tailoring applications and understanding the limitations of the current system, rather than blindly increasing the volume of applications.
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