ApplicantPro Blog Is AI Making Hiring Impossible?

Have you noticed that the number of job seekers using generative AI to write their resumes and cover letters, and complete pre-hire assessments is rapidly increasing? According to the Financial Times, "about half of all job seekers are using artificial intelligence tools to apply for roles, inundating employers and recruiters with low-quality applications in an already squeezed labor market." In addition, 29% of job seekers have used AI to do a test or skills assessment, potentially skewing the results and hiding a lack of relevant skills. 28% have used AI to come up with answers to interview questions, and 26% have used AI to mass apply for jobs. A Job Seeker AI Survey by Capterra reveals how candidates use AI to exaggerate their skills, cheat interviews, and forge assessments, with 83% admitting to deception... READ MORE