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AI Job Applications Surge, But Candidates Seek Human Touch

8/7/2025

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AI is reshaping the job application landscape in Australia, with 57% of candidates applying for more than 20 positions at once. This surge results in a flood of irrelevant CVs, leaving recruiters inundated. Additionally, many candidates find AI interviews disheartening, longing for genuine human interaction and often choosing to bypass companies that rely on robotic processes.

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Story summary

AI is reshaping the job application landscape in Australia, with 57% of candidates applying for more than 20 positions at once. This surge results in a flood of irrelevant CVs, leaving recruiters inundated. Additionally, many candidates find AI interviews disheartening, longing for genuine human interaction and often choosing to bypass companies that rely on robotic processes.