**Indian-Origin Student Shares Frustrating Experience with AI-Driven Job Screening** Bhuvana Chilukuri, a 20-year-old third-year business student at Queen Mary University in London, has experienced the harsh reality of artificial intelligence-driven recruitment. Despite applying for over 100 jobs, she was rejected for every one ahead of her graduation this summer. Chilukuri described the process as *"robotic"* and *"brutal."* Chilukuri's experience began with AI screening her CV, which led to a quick rejection. She then had to undergo an AI video interview, where she felt like a robot due to the monotony of the process. The student felt that her applications were not being seen by humans, as firms increasingly rely on AI to sift through a vast volume of applications. According to recent data from Linked In, **89% of UK recruiters** plan to use more AI in the hiring process this year. This shift has led to a significant decrease in job vacancies since the post-pandemic peak. Higher costs for employers and strengthened rights for new hires have also made firms more reluctant to recruit. Bhuvana's frustration is shared by many people of her age, who struggle to find their first job. Denis Machuel, CEO of Adecco Group, acknowledged the demoralizing effect of AI interview processes. Adecco Group uses AI in candidate pre-screening, and Machuel noted that it can create a significant number of frustrated candidates. On average, people need to send **200 applications** to get a job offer, according to Machuel. He emphasized that AI brings scale, allowing companies to reach a larger pool of candidates, but also increasing the number of disappointed applicants. Bhuvana understood the reasoning behind companies' use of AI but also noted that it can lead to laziness among students, who may resort to using AI to write their CVs and apply for jobs. Law firm Mishcon de Reya has also turned to AI after receiving **5,000 applications** for 35 roles. The firm's use of AI has raised concerns about the impersonal nature of the recruitment process. Chilukuri's experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by job seekers in an increasingly AI-driven job market.