[sokoloff]

Unless you somehow require proof that the applicant meets the requirements, I don’t see how that prevents the spray-and-pray applications.

[viraptor]

This is not from an IT position, but my wife uses "mention word XYZ in the email subject" in the requirements. This filters out a few people who just spam their CV regardless of job description. It also filters out people who are applying to a job that really requires attention to details in written communication.