This hiring expert says AI could finally fix one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting
AI This hiring expert says AI could finally fix one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting Features By Elton Jones Published 25 September 2026 Getting rid of one of the demoralizing parts of job hunting, thanks to AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. And based on Monster’s most recent job stats, candidates are going through one of the worst periods of job hunting to date right now.25% of job seekers have been searching for more than a year, 45% have been searching for at least three months and 39% say they feel more pressure to get hired than in previous searches. His advice may prove to be beneficial to those doing the actual hiring and the ones who are doing all the constant applying. (Image credit: Shutterstock)Why do you think so many employers are ghosting job candidates right now?
- ▪AI This hiring expert says AI could finally fix one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting Features By Elton Jones Published 25 September 2026 Getting rid of one of the demoralizing parts of job hunting, thanks to AI When you purchase
- ▪And based on Monster’s most recent job stats, candidates are going through one of the worst periods of job hunting to date right now.25% of job seekers have been searching for more than a year, 45% have been searching for at least three mon
- ▪His advice may prove to be beneficial to those doing the actual hiring and the ones who are doing all the constant applying. (Image credit: Shutterstock)Why do you think so many employers are ghosting job candidates right now?
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AI This hiring expert says AI could finally fix one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting Features By Elton Jones Published 25 September 2026 Getting rid of one of the demoralizing parts of job hunting, thanks to AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Hirevue/Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As someone who knows just how spirit-breaking the job hunting process can be, I appreciate how bad it is when your applications get ghosted.Never mind the disappearing act that potential partners pull on you after a successful date — I think it feels a million times…
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