Are we about to see Scan your ID to apply become standard practice in hiring? 🪪👀
Right now, talent acquisition is dealing with an unprecedented storm.
Mass-application bots, automated resume-tailoring tools, and generative AI have made it possible for a single person to blast out 500 hyper-customized applications before lunch ☕⚡.
But the real crisis isnt just volume—it’s authenticity.More hiring teams are reporting:
🚩 Resumes fabricated out of thin air with fake credentials
🚩 Proxy test-takers and AI copilots running assessments
🚩 Ghost candidates and deepfake/camera-swapping during remote video screens
🚩 Stolen identities infiltrating remote roles. Historically, identity checks and background screenings sat at the very end of the funnel: you extend an offer, run the check, and onboard.
Today?
Waiting until the offer stage means recruiters and hiring managers spend dozens of wasted hours screening people who might not even exist.
That leads to a massive question:Is upfront identity verification going to become the new gatekeeper?Imagine having to verify your government ID or complete a biometric liveness check before you can submit an application or book a first-round screen.Â
In todays episode you’ll hear from Findem who just debuted their new Authenticity Suite which helps recruiters to flag fraudulent
