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Candidate applies twice to the same job to beat the algorithm — one résumé rejected, the other hired. Is it ethical?

January 28, 2026 0 views 1 min read
Candidate applies twice to the same job to beat the algorithm — one résumé rejected, the other hired. Is it ethical?
A Reddit user conducted an experiment applying for the same job twice with different résumés. One application, focused on technical skills, was rejected instantly. The other, highlighting leadership and soft skills, secured a callback the next day. This sparked debate on adapting to automated hiring systems and keyword prioritization.

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