LinkedIn CEO Says Job Seekers Sending 30 Percent More Applications Using AI
· Technology · Fortune, Le Figaro
Job seekers are increasing their job application volume by 30 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, largely driven by AI-powered tools. LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero noted that while candidates use AI to fine-tune resumes and scale applications, recruiters now struggle to identify qualified talent among thousands of submissions. U.S. job openings fell to a five-month low of 7.08 million in August, intensifying competition in a tightening labor market. To manage the massive influx of applicants, approximately 99 percent of hiring managers now utilize AI tools for resume screening and interview scheduling. This automated feedback loop on both sides of the hiring process has created a congested recruitment landscape.
Why it matters
The widespread adoption of AI in recruitment is fundamentally altering how job seekers apply and how employers filter talent, making traditional hiring metrics less reliable.
Read the original report — Fortune
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