Dec 2, 2025

Recruiters Say the Market Is Broken — and Interviews Matter More Than Ever

The hiring process feels harder right now because it is harder — for both sides.

Recruiters are dealing with record application volume, AI-generated resumes, and candidates whose written materials don’t always reflect real experience. As a result, interviews have become the most important signal again.

The Resume Problem No One Loves to Talk About

AI tools have made it easier than ever to:

  • Inflate experience

  • Mirror job descriptions perfectly

  • Sound polished on paper without depth behind it

Recruiters know this. Many openly acknowledge that resumes are less trustworthy than they used to be — which is why interviews are carrying more weight in hiring decisions.

To compensate, recruiters are:

  • Screening more aggressively in live interviews

  • Asking deeper follow-ups

  • Testing for real-world thinking, not rehearsed scripts

What This Means for Candidates

If your resume gets you in the door, the interview is where trust is built.

Candidates who rely on surface-level prep often struggle when:

  • Questions go off-script

  • Interviewers probe for specifics

  • Conversations become more conversational than formal

Those who practice speaking through their experience — clearly, honestly, and confidently — stand out fast.

Where Get Picked Fits

Get Picked helps candidates prepare for the reality recruiters are facing now: interviews that test depth, clarity, and real understanding. Practicing under realistic conditions makes it easier to show who you actually are — not just what your resume says.

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