Indian-origin student flags AI hiring: Applications rejected in minutes

• Bhuvana Chilukuri, a Queen Mary University student, applied to over 100 jobs with no offers, often rejected within minutes.
• She highlights AI's growing role in recruitment, screening CVs and conducting video interviews, reducing human interaction.
• Despite internships, Chilukuri hasn't secured employment ahead of graduation, finding AI-led interviews impersonal.
• Her experience reflects a trend of young job seekers facing competitive markets and increased AI use by companies.
• Experts note AI processes larger candidate pools but also increases unsuccessful applicants, causing frustration.