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Recruiters are 'drinking through a fire hose' of job applications, experts say—AI is partially to blame

Recruiters are 'drinking through a fire hose' of job applications, experts say—AI is partially to blame

Update: 2025-10-29
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In today's hyper-competitive job market, the hiring landscape is more chaotic than ever, with a staggering 9,500 applications filed every minute on platforms like LinkedIn. Companies are flooded with hundreds of applications for each role, often within the first three days, leaving recruiters overwhelmed and spending hours sifting through resumes. Despite concerns about AI filtering out resumes, manual reviewing remains prevalent. To stand out, job seekers are advised to focus on networking, personal branding, and tailoring their resumes to each job, as mass-applying often leads to disappointment.

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Recruiters are 'drinking through a fire hose' of job applications, experts say—AI is partially to blame

Recruiters are 'drinking through a fire hose' of job applications, experts say—AI is partially to blame