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wired ai · September 4, 2026

AI job search tools create infinite doom loop

job seekers use ai to optimize resumes and cover letters for applicant tracking systems, but this may not actually improve their chances, and the process is creating a cycle of mistrust.

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job seekers are using ai tools to optimize their resumes and cover letters for applicant tracking systems, but the effectiveness of this approach is uncertain. some organizations use automated ranking, while others still manage hiring personally. the use of ai in the job market is creating a cycle of mistrust, with candidates and employers experiencing a breakdown in communication. greenhouse ceo daniel chait says that 'more ai use begets more ai use, to no one's benefit. the more it's happening, the worse it gets.'

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