Graduate Says AI Filters Job Applications Before 1 Human Review

1 articles · Updated · Fox Business · Jul 21

Samantha Kehler, a recent Marist graduate, said automated hiring systems are blocking applicants before recruiters read their resumes, making it harder to break into the job market.
Applicant tracking systems now scan resumes for keywords at many companies, fueling concern that qualified candidates are screened out by software rather than judged by hiring managers.
Kehler said she has tried to train herself to use AI for research and resume tailoring, but still believes missing a specific keyword can get her filtered out.
2 a.m. rejection emails have reinforced her view that hiring has become less personal, underscoring broader anxiety among entry-level job seekers about AI's growing role in recruitment.