Is my CV really filtered out by software?

In companies with approximately 200+ employees: yes, very likely. LinkedIn data shows that over 75% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS systems; adoption in Germany's Mittelstand is lower but growing. The NIST AI RMF emphasises: AI-driven screening systems have documented error rates — even good candidates are filtered out. ESCO classification and BA occupational data partly form the basis for matching algorithms. Objection: excessive keyword stuffing is detected and penalised by experienced HR systems. Pragmatic recommendation: integrate 5–8 core keywords from the job posting naturally into your CV — do not copy, but embed.