If you've ever assumed an automated applicant tracking system has thrown out your résumé , I can tell you it feels just as demoralizing to watch it happen IRL. Today, more hiring managers and recruiters are following that approach. Now that anyone can spin up a buzzword-filled résumé and cover letter in seconds with ChatGPT, doctor a flawless headshot, or cheat a coding test , faked or embellished applications have become indiscernible from quality candidates. The résumé has been relegated. "