Neither side thinks hiring is working': Gen Z job seekers are rewriting their CVs as they're worried about sounding like AI — and they aren't alone

Job seekers are rewriting resumes to satisfy screening algorithms while trying to avoid sounding like machines. Employers now receive uniform applications that lack individuality, and they reject most candidates without human interaction. This leaves both applicants and recruiters convinced the hiring process is broken.

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