AI-generated resumes are flooding market, holding employers back from finding top talent
The rise of AI use by jobseekers across the world is creating a myriad of challenges for organisations worldwide, including a flood of job applications, false information in resumes, and a surge in underqualified applicants.
This is according to the new Remote Recruiting Report, which surveyed more than 4,100 businesses across 10 countries to look at the state of hiring in the wake of AI-generated resumes.
AI-generated resumes emerge as more jobseekers tap on AI tools in a bid to enhance their recruitment experience.
Data from Capterra last year found that 40% of jobseekers are using AI to write or refine their resume, while 26% said they are using it to mass apply to jobs.
AI tools may be delivering good results for jobseekers worldwide, but Remote's report found that the application of the technology is causing an AI-fuelled resume boom.
"While global access to talent is a major advantage, the surge in AI-driven tools and mass-apply tactics have led to application overload, making it harder for HR teams to identify top candidates," said Job van der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote, in a statement.
A quarter of employers said they are now receiving more applicants than they can handle, while the average time spent on sorting through irrelevant applications per role has reached 9.24 days.
The flood of applications is just the beginning of the challenges, according to the report.
It also found that 73% of employers have received AI-generated resumes in the past six months that contain false information, and another 65% also reported a surge in underqualified job candidates.
To address the application surge, a quarter of employers said they are also using AI in the recruitment process to help with screening or matching candidates.
Other measures they employ include:
"New technologies have transformed the way businesses access talent globally while also expanding opportunities for job seekers through remote employment," van der Voort said.
"The key is not rejecting AI, but using it strategically — we’re seeing more teams leverage AI to streamline hiring, verify skills, and cut through the noise, ensuring they connect with the right talent efficiently."
