How to beat the AI algorithm and get the job of your dreams

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • AI rejects two-thirds of applicants before a human assessment.
  • Professionals must work with AI and use clever tactics.
  • Focus on business outcomes and add a human touch.

Long gone are the days when your major recruitment concern was beating another human to the job. Today, in the age of AI, candidates must overcome automated hurdles before they even reach the interview process. What's more, many of these job seekers are using AI-enabled tools to try to game the recruitment process.

Recent research from MyPerfectResume revealed that 73% of employers use AI in hiring decisions, with about two-thirds (65%) saying AI automatically rejects applicants before a person sees them.

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On the other side of the recruitment process, almost three-quarters (73%) of...

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