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        "msgid": "why-job-hunting-has-become-difficult-applications-lead-nowhere-1773672773",
        "date": "2026-03-16 20:40:00",
        "title": "Why Job Hunting Has Become Difficult: Applications Lead Nowhere",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by companies to screen job applicants, with AI-powered applicant tracking systems rejecting approximately 75% of resumes before human recruiters review them. Whilst AI adoption creates barriers for job seekers through digital reputation scanning and automated filtering, it also presents opportunities through personalised AI career assistants that can guide skill development, job search strategies, and salary negotiations.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 Artificial intelligence is not only impacting redundancies\nand unemployment, but also making it increasingly difficult to secure\nemployment. Many companies are now utilising AI to screen new job\ncandidates, effectively replacing human recruitment teams.<\/p>\n<p>According to Fortune, significant changes in recruitment practices\nare already underway. AI personas will \u2018meet\u2019 job seekers before they\ncan be interviewed by actual human recruitment staff.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond initial screening, AI-based tools will evaluate candidates by\nscanning digital profiles, LinkedIn histories, portfolios and web\nfootprints before recruiters even review resumes.<\/p>\n<p>This approach can create unintended consequences related to negative\ndigital traces, such as hateful comments on social media posts,\nreputational risks, and negative reviews on job search platforms \u2014 all\nof which may be considered by recruiters.<\/p>\n<p>The report notes that 75% of resumes submitted for initial review are\nrejected by AI systems rather than by human recruiters. These rejections\ncome from artificial intelligence-powered applicant tracking systems\n(ATS).<\/p>\n<p>This explains why many job applicants submit applications to numerous\ncompanies yet never receive interview invitations or advance to\nsubsequent stages.<\/p>\n<p>However, AI\u2019s impact is not entirely negative for job seekers. The\ntechnology can also be leveraged to transform how individuals navigate\ntheir own career paths.<\/p>\n<p>For example, highly personalised AI career assistants can understand\nnot only resumes and certifications, but also a person\u2019s goals,\nchallenges, ambitions and career progression trajectory. These\nassistants can track skill development and recommend learning pathways\nwhilst serving as decision-making guides throughout the job search and\ncareer transition process.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, AI has the capability to customise job applications and\nprepare candidates for interviews. AI-powered career coaches can also\nassist in salary negotiations by building data-driven scenarios with\nrealistic offers and anticipating potential objections candidates may\nface.<\/p>",
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