Companies Closing Job Applications Due to AI-Powered Spam
KlausCodes · x · 2026-08-19
Developer Klaus Codes warns against using tools to spam-apply for every job. He notes that many amazing companies are already closing their open applications because of applicants spamming every possible role. He advises focusing on places where one can actually contribute to have an easier time getting hired.
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