The job market is getting trickier for graduates as AI reshapes recruitment—employers are using more automated tools to screen candidates, but ironically, they still highly value human skills like critical thinking. Some recruiters are even shifting back to in-person interviews to cut through the noise of AI-generated applications. Meanwhile, grads are swapping stories about the struggles of standing out in an increasingly automated hiring landscape.

Editor’s Note: If you're fresh out of school, this is a heads-up—the rules of job hunting are changing fast. AI might help you draft a slick resume, but it’s also flooding the market with generic applications, making it harder to get noticed. Employers are caught between tech efficiency and the need for human creativity, so grads who can balance both will have an edge. It’s a messy transition, and this story captures why it’s frustrating but also where the opportunities lie.