AI-written CVs and mass applications: AI screeners favour AI-written text

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 4 sources, 4 articles

A UK survey says 16% of employers use AI in recruitment and 29% would adopt it within a year; one candidate applied for 200 jobs. According to The Irish Times, the experience of law firm Addleshaw Goddard also suggests that AI prefers AI-written CVs.

Who is affected and how

job seeker

Mass AI applications can backfire, so fewer but targeted, tailored applications are needed.

HR professional

AI screeners can introduce bias, so screening criteria and outputs should be checked regularly.

Sources

• 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfirebbc.com · Oct 13, 2026
• 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire - BBC Newsbbc.co.uk · Oct 13, 2026
• AI Job Apps Backfire as Graduates Face 'Spray and Pray' Realitythe tech buzz · Oct 14, 2026
• The signs are AI prefers AI-written CVs, and one law firm’s experience is revealing - The Irish Timesirishtimes.com · Oct 12, 2026

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