[ghaff]

They're someone who knows you. It's how I've gotten the few jobs I've had since 2001.

Slightly more seriously, if AI makes cutting through the noise of resumes submitted from unknowns even more difficult, maybe people default more and more to hiring people they know--which they already do to a non-trivial degree.

[Waterluvian]

I feel like you’re right. If generating somewhat convincing nonsense becomes too common, it’ll make too much sense to stick with people you know are verifiable.

[ghaff]

This is probably true broadly. To the degree that AI bots overwhelm submission and communication processes in general, people will increasingly say screw it and drop into their networks and private channels.