AI-driven hiring creates dysfunctional cycle for entry-level job seekers
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Summary
The article examines the brutal state of the entry-level job market, focusing on a recent UC Davis graduate named Harris who struggles to find work despite strong qualifications. It highlights how AI is reshaping hiring: young applicants use ChatGPT to write cover letters and resumes, while employers use AI screening tools to filter applications, creating a dysfunctional cycle where human connection is lost. The piece explores how this AI arms race in hiring makes it harder for qualified candidates to stand out and get hired.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledHarris started looking for his first real job months before his graduation from UC Davis this spring.
He would move anywhere on the West Coast, living out of his car if he had to.
He would accept a temporary, part-time, or seasonal gig, not just a full-time position.
He would do anything—filing paperwork, digging trenches—to build his career.
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