How to wow your AI recruiter when applying for jobs

Companies are increasingly incorporating AI into the recruiting process, with bots proving particularly effective in sourcing and screening applications. What does that mean for applicants? — Photo: Hannes P Albert/dpa

BERLIN: For decades, applying for jobs usually ran to a set formula: Gather your certificates, update your CV, craft a tight but stylish cover letter and fire it all off to the prospective employer.

Today, it still goes more or less like this – but before a superior sees the application, you may first have to win over a bot. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining ground in this area of our working lives as well.