# It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really

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> Published: 2026-08-25 09:30:00+00:00

# It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really

By Kate TaylorSource:

[Wired AI](https://www.wired.com)Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of

[artificial intelligence](/glossary/artificial-intelligence), it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.Get AI news in your inbox

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