Hiring paradox AI both hurts and helps

Widespread use of AI-driven tools by candidates is creating problems for recruiters. But there are some plus points too. Until a couple of years ago, the biggest hurdle for a job seeker was to get past the application tracking system (ATS), a bot that is used for filtering applications, to get shortlisted for a desired position. This meant getting the error free resume with right keywords and formatting.

With the advent of generative artificial intelligence and proliferation of new age online tools, all of this can be done in a matter of minutes. This…