AI tools are reshaping the job application landscape, with many candidates using technology to enhance their CVs and applications. This trend has resulted in a significant trust gap between employers and applicants, as hiring leaders question the authenticity of candidate responses. Nearly 37% of UK jobseekers reported using AI for applications, with even more early-career candidates adopting such tools. Startups are particularly affected due to their fast-paced hiring environment, leading to a growing reliance on AI-assisted applications, which employers are increasingly accepting.
The trust gap between employer and jobseeker is widening, and it's fast becoming one of the trickiest knots in modern hiring.
Tools like Sonara, LazyApply, and JobCopilot have made it easy to shoot off dozens of applications in a day.
Just over a third (37%) of UK jobseekers are using AI to complete applications, with even higher usage among early-career candidates.
Most employers are not fighting the trend; 85% now actively accept AI-assisted applications.
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