AI Job Search and Interview Challenges
Sunday, 2026/03/29159 words2 minutes166 reads
Bhuvana, a business student, has applied for over 100 jobs but has been rejected each time. She believes this is because companies use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen candidates. The AI reviews her CV quickly and decides if she moves on. Sometimes she must also do AI video interviews, which feel robotic and lonely because she talks to a screen instead of a person.
Job vacancies have dropped since the pandemic, and businesses are less willing to hire. Many companies plan to use more AI to handle many applications efficiently. This creates frustration for candidates who feel judged by machines. Employers say AI helps manage the large number of applications, but it can make the process feel less personal.
Despite these challenges, some candidates use AI themselves to improve their CVs. Employers are trying new AI tools to find better ways to assess applicants. They believe AI can make hiring fairer but still need humans to make final decisions.
