"Candidates are submitting more applications than ever, yet fewer people are getting hired, and companies are not finding the right fit as quickly as expected."
"As of mid-2025, 70 percent of job seekers report using generative AI in some form during their job search, leading to a flood of applications that look identical."
"Ninety percent of HR managers say their workload has increased because of the surge in AI-generated applications, with average cost-per-hire and time-to-hire both rising."
The modern job search faces a paradox where tools meant to streamline hiring have eroded trust. Candidates submit more applications, yet hiring managers struggle to find suitable candidates. Resumes, once a reliable entry point, are now often AI-generated, leading to a flood of similar applications. As of mid-2025, 70% of job seekers use generative AI, with 31% optimizing their resumes. This has increased HR workloads, with 90% of managers noting a rise in applications and longer hiring times, despite the expectation of efficiency.
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