I've never known of an industry where younger ones entering the profession are ruining it not only for themselves, but for those us trying to succeed.
The entertainment industry is the same; full of people volunteering to be exploited.
Did any of the applicants offer sexual favours to the recruiter? That's also pretty standard in entertainment.
If the Marquis de Sade were alive today he'd be making a very happy living as a recruiter for fashion models or reality TV shows, and probably wouldn't have time to write anything.
In both industries it undermines conditions, drives down pay and generally
s everyone else around. Before too long that particular career path becomes pretty much untenable for anyone wanting to make a living wage.
By way of example, this has already happened with acting and music thanks to people who'll literally do anything for exposure. A classical musician spends at least ten and usually fifteen years learning their craft, which is worth jack all when some inferior person will turn up and play for nix.
Agree with you 100%.