"In the past, that well-intentioned (albeit vague) guidance for standing out in competitive job markets meant maybe cold emailing someone in a company's C-suite to request an informational interview, or pulling up to a business with a hard copy of your resume. But today, that advice might mean hopping on camera and literally begging for a job. There's never been a stronger need to remind recruiters that there's a human being's behind your cover letter."
"To put it frankly, the entry-level job market is being dogwalked by AI right now. On one hand, it's the reason many early-career roles no longer exist. Since 2024, there's been a 29% decline in these job postings, as companies increasingly delegate admin and junior-level tasks to AI tools. On the other hand, businesses are relying more on AI to handle the early stages of hiring. A recent report from ResumeBuilder revealed that this year, 83% of U.S. companies will use AI to screen resumes."
Entry-level job postings have declined as companies delegate administrative and junior tasks to AI, producing a 29% drop since 2024. A growing share of employers now use AI to screen resumes, with ResumeBuilder reporting 83% of U.S. companies using AI for initial resume review. Automated screening means many applicants may never be seen by a human unless resumes are keyword-optimized. Job seekers are adapting by creating public "hire me" videos and other attention-grabbing social posts to humanize applications and stand out amid automated, crowded hiring channels.
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