Since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, something wild has happened in the job market. The average job seeker is now submitting 239% more applications than before—basically flooding the system. Recruiters? They're drowning. Traditional hiring workflows can't scale fast enough to handle this influx, and it's forcing the entire recruitment ecosystem to rethink how they filter candidates and process applications. The AI boom has democratized access to better cover letters, optimized resumes, and smarter job search strategies, which sounds good on paper. But in practice, it's created massive noise. For every genuinely qualified applicant, there are now dozens more throwing their hat in the ring. The competition has intensified dramatically, and hiring managers are struggling to separate signal from noise.