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'I applied for 200 jobs' – How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

Published October 13, 2026 7:04 pm • Updated October 14, 2026 4:14 am •
'I applied for 200 jobs' – How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
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Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

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