Whether Privacy-Alias Email Addresses Hurt Job Applications in ATS
Job applicants who use privacy-forwarding email addresses wonder whether applicant tracking systems or recruiters treat them as less trustworthy. The effect is unknown to candidates. The question is speculative and unconfirmed.
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