The Hiring Paradox: When Bots Talk to Bots - by Marco Altea
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As the AI race intensifies, we're all bombarded with new AI products and features daily. One particular case caught my attention recently while browsing Reddit. A user shared their experience of automating job applications, describing how he built a program that takes a user's CV and desired job type as input, then scours LinkedIn for positions with the "Easy Apply" option. The program uses AI to match job requirements with the applicant's profile and automatically tailors the CV to highlight relevant skills and experience.
My initial reaction was excitement. As a technologist, any form of automation triggers that familiar dopamine rush, and examining the shared open-source code revealed how a relatively simple solution could create something genuinely useful.
However, once the initial enthusiasm subsided, I started thinking beyond the technological aspects and considered the broader implications of this development. Most companies today employ Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage their recruitment process. These systems typically offer:
