The people you want are still out there, but either you are not filtering for them, or some filter is keeping them out. For junior candidates we use a written

The people you want are still out there, but either you are not filtering for them, or some filter is keeping them out. For junior candidates we use a written test followed by a phone screen to avoid inviting time-wasters and resume spammers into the office; We're sometimes flexible on that for candidates who clearly have relevant experience.