Overwhelmed with Job Applications? AI is the Cause—AND the Solution

As the job market continues to fluctuate, recruiters are facing an unprecedented challenge: an overwhelming number of job applications for every role. Some companies report receiving hundreds of applications per open role, with application rates increasing by as much as 40% year over year in certain industries.

More applicants is a good thing right? 

Wrong.

More *qualified* applicants are a good thing, and not only are many of these applicants lacking the qualifications; often they aren’t a real candidate at all. 

Ok – so what’s causing this application surge? 

You guessed it, AI.

The Impact of AI-Generated Applications

AI-driven application tools enable job seekers to submit their resumes en masse. While this may seem efficient for candidates, it’s creating chaos for recruiters.

In a soft job market, more people are actively seeking work, and many are leveraging AI tools to quickly apply to dozens, if not hundreds, of jobs in a single sitting. These tools scan job listings, optimize resumes with keywords, and apply automatically. As a result, recruiters are left sorting through piles of applications—many from people who may not be truly interested in or qualified for the role - or worse, not even a real person. 

According to industry studies, a typical corporate job opening can attract over 250 resumes, but more than half of those applicants may not meet the job’s basic qualifications. This deluge of applications leaves recruiters bogged down in administrative tasks, struggling to find the diamond in the rough.

Braintrust AIR: The Solution Recruiters Have Been Waiting For

If you’re trying to solve a problem created by AI with humans, you’re doing it wrong. 

Recruiters cannot possibly manage the volume of applications coming in. Moreover, they should be spending their time on the most qualified candidates – NOT every resume that comes through the door.

Braintrust AIR is an AI-powered tool designed to do precisely that; it instantly weeds out the SPAM, disqualifies applicants who lack the skills for the role, and serves up recruiters the best candidates to evaluate. 

Here’s how it works:

• AI Screening: Braintrust has a robust six-step verification process candidates must pass BEFORE they are matched to any role. This process happens before the client interacts with a candidate and virtually guarantees that fake candidates don’t make it through the system.
  
  
• AI Matching: Braintrust AIR instantly matches you with candidates who meet the job requirements. This means that only pre-qualified candidates reach your desk, and anyone who doesn’t have the skills to do the job are weeded out.
  
  
• AI Interviewing: Braintrust AIR conducts asynchronous, pre-recorded interviews for every qualified candidate for you. This means by the time you’re reviewing applications, you’re not just looking at a resume—you’re evaluating a candidate’s answers and their potential fit for your organization.
  
  

With Braintrust AIR handling the initial screening and interviews, recruiters can spend their time doing what matters most—building relationships with top talent and selling them on the role.

Why This Matters Now More Than Ever

The future of recruitment isn’t about more applications—it’s about better applications. Braintrust AIR puts quality over quantity by focusing on the candidates that matter, freeing up your time to make meaningful connections and close hires faster. 

As AI continues to transform the job application process, the key isn’t to ignore it but to harness it. Tools like Braintrust AIR are the future of recruiting, enabling you to find the best talent quickly and efficiently, while giving you more time to focus on what really matters—finding the perfect fit for your team.

Looking to save time, money and effort in your recruiting process? Get started with Braintrust AIR today!