“The Rise of the Job Application Bots: How AI is Sucking the Soul out of the Hiring Process – and Ruining Your Chances of Getting Hired
Imagine a world where you can apply for hundreds of jobs in an hour, without lifting a finger. Sounds too good to be true? 404 Media’s Jason Koebler did just that, using a free tool called AI Hawk to apply for a staggering 2,843 roles while working a restaurant shift – the digital equivalent of a mass shooting spree!
This AI-powered tool, AI Hawk, is just one of many out there, and it’s changing the game. It’s not just about filling out forms, no, it’s about eliminating the very prospect of human interaction in the job application process. With the rise of AI-powered job application tools, humans are being reduced to mere machines, spitting out meaningless, cookie-cutter applications like assembly line production.
And it gets even worse. Companies are now using AI to screen and interview candidates, rendering human emotions, creativity, and originality obsolete. 42% of companies have admitted to relying on AI screening tools, which is just code for “let’s get rid of the messy, unpredictable human factor and just go for the algorithmically-perfect candidate”. What does that even mean for the poor, battered soul trying to get hired? The effects are still unclear, but one thing’s for sure – it’s a bleak future for job seekers.”