LinkedIn CEO says that job seekers are sending out 30% more applications than pre-pandemic—and it’s harder to ‘know who can actually do the job’
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
The competitive recruitment landscape has fundamentally shifted in the post-pandemic era. According to LinkedIn's leadership, job applicants are now submitting 30% more applications compared to pre-COVID levels, creating significant challenges for recruiters to identify truly qualified candidates. This surge reflects increased competition among jobseekers and highlights how both sides are leveraging technology and AI tools to gain advantages in the hiring process, making talent assessment more complex.
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LinkedIn CEO says that job seekers are sending out 30% more applications than pre-pandemic—and it’s harder to ‘know who can actually do the job’
The job market has become an all-out AI arms race between applicants and recruiters.
