Recruiters aren’t the only ones reading your CVs any more. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now screening, scoring and shortlisting candidates across Australia, changing how people find work and how employers assess talent.

Having spent the last few decades helping organisations adopt emerging technology, I’ve been around for several big shifts. By far though, the evolution of AI is the most significant development in modern hiring. For jobseekers, it’s no longer just about impressing a person, it’s about understanding how machines, not just humans, make decisions.

Artificial intelligence is already disrupting Australian workplaces, especially when it comes to hiring practices.Credit: iStock

Artificial intelligence is now a standard part of modern recruitment in Australia. Organisations are using tools that scan CVs, analyse video interviews, assess behaviours and predict “fit”.

According to research by Jobs and Skills Australia, their 2025 Our Gen AI Transition report found generative AI is more likely to augment work than replace it, but administrative and entry-level roles remain highly exposed.

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