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Recruiter reveals AI-generated CVs flood LinkedIn, but old hiring mistakes persist

A recruitment startup founder and former recruiter for major companies like Microsoft, Accenture, and Deloitte shares insights on the hiring process, noting that AI-generated CVs are flooding LinkedIn. The founder emphasizes that while AI has changed the landscape, fundamental reasons for not getting hired—such as poor application quality, failure to follow instructions, and a "spray and pray" approach—still persist. To stand out, candidates should focus on concrete achievements, meticulously follow application guidelines, and tailor their applications to specific roles rather than applying in massive volumes. AI

IMPACT Highlights how AI tools are impacting job applications, with advice for candidates to navigate this new landscape.

RANK_REASON The article provides commentary and advice on hiring practices, referencing AI's impact but not announcing a new AI product or research.

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Recruiter reveals AI-generated CVs flood LinkedIn, but old hiring mistakes persist

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Paddy Lambros ·

    I place the world’s top software engineers and interviewed over 10,000 job seekers. The difference on paper and in person is wider than ever

    AI has made hiring noisier, but the basics of standing out have not changed.