Employers Are Buried in A.I.-Generated Résumés

Jul 18, 2025 · The New York Times · Sarah Kessler

Candidates are frustrated. Employers are overwhelmed. The problem? An untenable pile of applications — many of them generated with the help of A.I. tools.

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