You post a job and get hundreds of applications within a few hours. But when you start reviewing them, you realize that most of them look and sound the same. They sound too polished, and then you realize that they are AI-generated.  If this sounds familiar, this post is for you.

Let’s first look at why this happens.

• Some candidates nowadays blindly use AI tools to come up with polished-looking applications that mirror your job post word-for-word, even when they are not qualified.
• Others carelessly use AI mass apply tools to apply to hundreds of applications even when they are asleep. This is because many job seekers know recruiters close postings fast, so they use bots that apply within seconds to avoid losing job opportunities.
• And if you have been using ATS systems, you may have realized that most of them are not as effective since they were built long before these AI tools. Most traditional ATS systems still rely on keyword matching to score and rank applicants. But since candidates are already using AI to polish applications for those keywords, it ends up as AI judging AI, creating zero real value for everyone involved.

So, what is the solution to this problem?

What actually matters is screening for seriousness,  job alignment, relevant experience, job-specific skills, core qualifications, and critical competencies like attention to detail before your team ever looks at a resume or application.

That’s exactly what WorkScreen does. It is a fast, lightweight, and easy-to-use hiring platform that cuts through the noise automatically, so you only spend time on candidates who’ve already proven they’re qualified and serious about your job. This is what makes it different from other tools that some people use for hiring, like Google Forms, Notion Forms, or traditional ATSs, which do not filter out unqualified candidates upfront.

So, if you are tired of drowning in AI applications and want to focus on only serious, qualified candidates, check out Workscreen.