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Recruiters Turn to Networking as AI-Written Resumes Flood Job Applications

A Bloomberg report finds recruiters increasingly relying on networking, referrals and live skills tests to sift through job applicants because AI tools have made resumes and cover letters look uniformly polished. London Business School's Zoe McLoughlin says knowing someone at a company before applying has become essential rather than optional. Meanwhile, nearly 84% of entry-level finance candidates surveyed by AmplifyME admit to using AI to prepare applications or interview answers.

Job-Seekers Revive Resume Hobbies Section to Stand Out From AI-Generated Applications

Recruiters say white-collar job applicants, including lawyers and bankers, are adding a brief personal hobbies line to their resumes to seem more human amid a competitive hiring market. According to a Wall Street Journal report, more than half of legal candidates placed by one recruiting firm last year included such a line, up sharply from prior years. Recruiters suggest the section be limited to a single line placed at the end of the resume.