Over the past decade, recruitment has become faster, simpler, and more automated. Applying for a job now often takes only seconds. Profiles are pre-filled, CVs are reused, and platforms encourage candidates to submit dozens of applications in a short time.
At first glance, this looks like progress. More access. More opportunities. Faster processes.
But beneath the surface, this convenience has created a serious problem: recruitment has become a volume game instead of a quality-driven process. Agencies and employers are flooded with applications, while genuinely motivated and well-matched candidates are harder than ever to identify.
Automation itself is not the problem. Mindless automation is.
