Nearly 60% of mid-career job seekers in Japan report losing motivation to apply when they discover AI is screening their applications, according to a survey by recruitment-support firm TalentX. The finding highlights a disconnect: while employers are rolling out AI hiring tools to streamline recruitment, candidates are concerned those same tools will make it harder to convey genuine enthusiasm for the position.
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A survey by TalentX found that 59.8% of mid-career job seekers report lower motivation to apply when they learn AI is used in hiring. The company surveyed 221 mid-career candidates considering job changes in late April.
Why it matters
Companies are increasingly adopting AI in recruitment, but candidates worry that AI screening may prevent their genuine interest in the role from coming across. This gap between employer adoption and candidate acceptance could affect hiring quality and applicant pool size.
What to watch
The survey captures a real tension as AI hiring tools become more common—job seekers fear the process will become less personal, even as employers view automation as essential to handle larger application volumes efficiently.
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