Indian Student in UK Fails to Land Over 100 Jobs, Attributes Rejection to AI Algorithms

AI-Driven Hiring Processes Criticized by Indian-Origin Student

Bhuvana Chilukuri, a 20-year-old third-year business student at Queen Mary University of London, has spoken out against the growing use of artificial intelligence in recruitment. Despite completing internships in Hyderabad, London, and the US, and gaining work experience, Chilukuri has been rejected for more than 100 jobs, some within minutes of applying.

Chilukuri has expressed her concerns over the lack of human review in job applications, stating that AI-driven hiring processes have made job hunting feel "robotic" and "brutal". She has noted that many companies now rely on AI tools to screen CVs in the first stage of recruitment, followed by automated video interviews. This process can lead to rapid rejections, with Chilukuri receiving automated rejections in less than two minutes on multiple occasions.

The automated video interview process has also been criticized by Chilukuri, who believes that it takes away a candidate's personality. Candidates are often required to record video responses while staring at their own reflection, which can lead to monotone and dehumanizing experiences.

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Despite understanding the reasons behind companies' reliance on automated tools, Chilukuri warns that the growing absence of human judgment risks locking young candidates out before they ever get a conversation. She believes that while companies may be trying to streamline their recruitment processes, the consequences of this approach can be far-reaching.

Note: The number of applications and automated rejections are not specified for a particular company, but rather are general statistics mentioned by Bhuvana Chilukuri.