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AI Screening & Knockout Questions in 2025: How to Pass Automated Filters and Avoid Instant Rejections
More rejections in 2025 happen before a human ever sees your resume—often because of automated screening and “knockout” application questions. Learn how these filters work, how to answer high-stakes questions (work authorization, salary, location, experience) without getting auto-rejected, and how to align your resume and profile to keep moving forward.
March 13, 2026
12 min read
