Is AI Making the Hiring Process Better or Worse?

AI Is Transforming Hiring—But Is It Helping?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies find talent—but not without some controversy. If you’re sending out resume after resume and getting ghosted, it may not be your fault. The real culprit might be AI.

With job seekers using tools like ChatGPT to stuff their resumes with keywords, employers are facing a wave of AI-generated applications. According to the New York Times, job submissions on LinkedIn jumped 45% in the past year—up to 11,000 applications per minute. Many of these come from bots, not people.

This has led to what one recruiter calls an “applicant tsunami.” Candidates are using AI to generate personalized resumes, sometimes even letting bots apply for jobs on their behalf. In response, companies are now using AI to filter resumes, assess video interviews, and even verify that applicants are human.

DemandSage reports that 99% of Fortune 500 companies now use AI in recruitment. That means machines are often your first point of contact—before a human ever sees your application.

However, not everything about AI in hiring is efficient or fair. A major lawsuit against Workday alleges that its AI screening software discriminates based on age, raising concerns about bias and fairness in algorithmic decision-making. The lawsuit is moving forward as a collective action, potentially representing millions of job seekers.

The Bottom Line

AI is making the hiring process faster, but not necessarily better. While it helps companies manage large volumes of applications, it also raises serious questions about bias, transparency, and accessibility.

As AI continues to evolve, job seekers and employers alike must stay informed—and cautious—about how it’s shaping the future of work.