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Job hunting? 5 ways you can stand out in 2026 - and beat AI screening tools

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ZDNET's key takeaways

AI is being used across all stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates must find ways to showcase their unique talents.

Focus on communication, authenticity, and networking skills.

Research suggests almost two-thirds (65%) of organizations either use AI or intend to apply it to recruitment processes in the next 24 months. Meanwhile, candidates use emerging technology to polish their resumes.

The result is AI-enabled confusion, with algorithms attempting to find the best talent from resumes that have been buffed up by emerging technology. In such a tech-heavy process, organizations will struggle to find the best candidates from the rest.

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However, smart business leaders are developing tactics to find their next workforce. Here's what you need to know if you want to stand out from your job rivals.

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