New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly disrupting the global tech industry, anxiety among freshers and mid-level professionals is at an all-time high. While most are worried about robots taking over their jobs, the most immediate threat may be AI screening tools, tossing your resume into the digital trash bin.

According to Prasad Rao, a former Google recruiter and veteran talent acquisition expert, legacy hiring methods are completely obsolete. In a highly competitive job market, getting past the initial screening phase now requires absolute precision.

In a candid conversation with Livemint, he spoke at length about what modern recruiters are actually looking for, the biggest resume red flags to avoid, and the ex...