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Key Takeaways AI-generated applications make it harder for recruiters to identify the strongest candidates.
Recruiters are getting better at spotting AI resumes, noticing elements like generic phrasing.
Employers want proof of results, not just polished descriptions of skills and experiences.
Recruiters now face an unusual dilemma: Every resume is flawless. AI makes it easier than ever to submit a picture-perfect resume and cover letter, flooding companies with materials that look the same.
According to a new Bloomberg report, recruiters are adjusting their strategy in response to the new normal created by AI. They are leaning on live tests, networking and recommendations to find the right candidates for a position.
“Networking has always been important. It’s now absolutely crucial,” Zoe McLoughlin, executive director at London Business School’s career center, told Bloomberg. “If it’s a job you really want, at least one person at the company needs to know your name before you apply.”
Job-seekers are nervous about what AI’s rapid rise could mean for their careers. Some worry the technology will eliminate positions, while others notice employers increasingly using it to screen and process applications.
Candidates are responding by turning to AI themselves. Many tap into it to apply to large numbers of jobs, tailor their experience to specific postings and draft what they hope will be a standout resume.
That is especially common among people pursuing entry-level finance roles. About 84% of those candidates use AI tools to prepare job applications or interview responses, according to AmplifyME, a London-based startup that offers simulations and training for graduate students aiming to enter the financial industry.
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