YAHOO FINANCE, 30 July 2025: ‘How to give your job applications a ‘human touch’ in the AI era’
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A 2023 IBM survey of more than 8,500 global IT professionals found that 42% of companies were using AI to enhance their recruiting and HR processes. This technology often scans applications for keywords and phrases that match the job description, helping employers quickly filter through candidates.
So, how can you make sure your application gets noticed by both the AI and the humans behind it?
“In every industry, including the most technical ones, hiring is still a human decision,” says Victoria McLean, CEO & founder of the global career consultancy City CV. “I work with a lot of senior leaders and even in those data-heavy roles, the human touch is what clinches the offer. I wouldn’t say it depends on the job you’re applying for. Human-ness is always king.”
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