AI Rejection Patterns2025n = 1,000
74% of hiring managers have seen AI applications (n=1,000)
74% of hiring managers report having encountered AI-generated content in resumes or cover letters, and 58% are concerned about AI-assisted applications.
Primary source
Resume Genius, Feb 2025
https://resumegenius.com/blog/job-hunting/ai-impact-on-hiringPublished 2025 — sample n = 1,000 — compiled by JobCannon Research.
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