By Millie Muroi,Tim Biggs
Publication Date: 2026-01-25 18:03:00
Job seekers whose applications are quickly rejected are venting their frustration as experts warn about the discriminatory risks of relying too heavily on AI for hiring.
In a LinkedIn post last week, Victoria-based human resources professional Leighan Morrell said that after she was rejected for a job within two hours of applying, she became suspicious that the company involved was using AI in its hiring process.
“I am absolutely shocked and amazed,” she said. “I applied for the job today at 1:13 p.m., now it’s 3:17 p.m. and I just got rejected from the job. How can a recruiter review my application along with everyone else and reject me within two hours?”
Morrell said she…