I would be careful about taking too negative of a view of this:

> Still, stretched-thin HR teams say it’s the only way to handle thousands of applicants.

I sometimes wonder if a better solution is to limit the number of jobs someone can apply to; IE, push job seekers to be more selective and screen openings more carefully.

Alternatively, if there was a way for an employer to prioritize applicants that have sent out less applications, it might also help.

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I also would be weary of people who blame the process. It seems that some people like to find an excuse instead of really reflecting on their situation.

If businesses wanted to hire thousands, they would.