The AI Job Market Feedback Loop: A Cycle of Obsession and Futility The job market's growing reliance on applicant tracking systems (ATS) has created a toxic feedback loop, where candidates feel compelled to game the system using AI powered tools only to be met with rejection and disappointment.
This cycle is demoralizing for job seekers and counterproductive, driving employers further into automated hiring solutions that prioritize quantity over quality.
The ATS phenomenon is a response to the increasing volume of applications received by companies.