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Why recruiting is going retro in the age of AI

In the age of AI, recruiters are increasingly relying on personal recommendations as CVs and cover letters become homogenized, according to the Financial Times. The shift reflects a return to traditional hiring methods amid overwhelming volumes of similar applications.

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Financial Times TechnologyCVs and cover letters all look the same. Overwhelmed recruiters are returning to personal recommendations

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