Here's how employees could match employers' use of tech in job applications

One of biggest advantages of bot-based application system is that it can come across as more person

An estimated 90% of large companies are using automated software to read and respond to resumes. From tracking software that reads a resume looking for keywords, to automated emails, phone interviews and skills testing – companies are doing less manual processing than ever before.

If companies are using automated software in hiring, then job applicants should be able to use the same technology.

In an increasingly competitive job market, with some advertisements attracting hundreds of thousands of applications, there is less chance that the time spent on putting together an application will be