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Study: Two out of three applications created with the help of AI - recruiters lack individuality

 EQS Media / May 27, 2025 / 08:25 CET/CEST

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Study: Two out of three applications created with the help of AI -
Recruiters lack individuality

* 80% of recruiters rate incoming applications as being at most
mediocre

* Applications are often made on a "good luck" basis: skills and
Professional experience often does not match the job

* Almost two-thirds (61%) use AI when searching for and applying for jobs,
Potential but not fully realized

DÜSSELDORF, 27 May 2025 - Applications fail because job seekers often
apply on suspicion and their documents do not sufficiently meet the requirements of the
Employers. This is the result of a new Stepstone study,
for which 3,500 employees and 700 human resources managers were surveyed.

Artificial intelligence promises to provide a solution, but its potential is
not yet fully exploited. "AI can be a real game changer.
Job seekers can find high-quality and individual
Create application documents. The technology provides guidance when
Job change, helps with research, self-assessment and much more
more," says Dr. Tobias Zimmermann, labor market expert at The Stepstone
Group. "But if applicants do not use AI correctly, the
Technology is not enough. If you receive masses of poorly optimized applications
sent, will also receive mass rejections and miss the opportunity
on potentially exciting jobs."

Applications often unsuccessful due to lack of skills
Four out of five recruiters (80 percent) rate the incoming
Applications of medium or low quality. Most frequently
Applications are sorted out in the first step because relevant for the position
Skills are lacking (60 percent) or there is a lack of specific professional experience
lacks (42 percent). Candidates therefore often apply without a clear idea:
Two thirds of applicants (63 percent) assume that the
Requirements in job advertisements should be interpreted flexibly and 42
percent say they have simply applied for a job "on the off chance"
have.

"Recruiters often receive a large number of applications - with very
different levels. Applicants should focus on quality rather than
quantity and make sure to give convincing reasons why their
Skills fit the respective job," says Zimmermann. "The key word
is called matching, where AI is primarily involved in the search for the right
Job is used: With tools like Stepstone CV Match, see
Candidates whether their CV matches the job advertisement."

Potential of AI in applications not yet fully exploited
Do the required skills and professional experience match the requirements profile
of the company, nothing stands in the way of an application.
Artificial intelligence helps to improve applications and
Key terms and required skills in the job advertisement
A large proportion of applicants are already using it: around two
Thirds of respondents use AI to create documents such as cover letters for
to optimize the respective tender (61 percent).

Three out of four recruiters (74 percent) praise the more professional
Appearance of the documents through the use of AI. But at the same time
69 percent of recruiters say that application documents are more
of AI are less individually tailored to the advertised positions.
Three out of four perceive applications as less authentic (73 percent) -
Too often, qualifications appear exaggerated (75 percent).
"AI is a powerful tool - but perfect is not always authentic,"
says Tobias Zimmermann. "The key is to use AI for research and
Optimization of documents. AI-generated formulations must
be questioned and critically examined. This applies to cover letters, but also
for the presentation of skills and qualifications.
Human resources managers expect more than just well-formatted documents.
Authenticity, relevant experiences and a clear motivation remain
crucial - especially in the age of artificial intelligence."

About the study
How do German recruiters rate the quality of applications from
what reasons do candidates drop out of the application process and
What role does the use of AI play in the quality of applications?
What hurdles do job seekers face during the application process?
The Application Quality Study by Stepstone was conducted between 20 March
Between 9 April 2025 and 704 recruiters were surveyed who were responsible for
responsible for the recruitment of new employees. In addition,
3,495 candidates were surveyed between March 20 and March 30, 2025.
The results of the candidates are representative of the German
Working population by age, gender and education.

About The Stepstone Group
The Stepstone Group is a world-leading digital
Recruiting platform that connects companies with suitable talent
and helps people find the right job. With the help of AI-supported
Job marketplaces and programmatic marketing solutions reach every year
around 140 million applications from more than 130,000 employers.
In the 2024 financial year, The Stepstone Group generated sales of more
than 900 million euros. The company operates in more than 30 countries -
including Stepstone in Germany, Appcast in the USA and
Totaljobs in the UK. The Stepstone Group, headquartered in Düsseldorf
employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. More information at:
www.thestepstonegroup.com/english

contact
The Stepstone Group Press
[email protected]


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