How to Make the Case for AI in Recruiting

The rise of AI in the workplace has everyone talking, and talent acquisition is no exception. But, some make the conversation sound like a sci-fi thriller where robots are taking over the world! This can be a roadblock for those in HR and recruiting trying to convince others that AI tools are here to help us do our jobs, not to take them.

New Technology is Often Scary

It sounds crazy today, but some were skeptical when word processors first hit the scene. They were predicting that the ability to make revisions easily and quickly would lead to the death of writing. Their scary version of the future showed word processors disrupting their comfortable — yet inefficient — workflow, making it "too easy" to write. They felt they needed the restriction of putting permanent ink to paper to write intelligently.

Of course word processors didn't replace or diminish writers — they empowered them. Spell check, grammar tools, and the ability to effortlessly edit and revise — these were game-changers that freed up time and brainpower for crafting compelling content.

AI Tools Helping Talent Professionals

The same argument can be made for AI in HR. We see it following a similar trajectory to the word processor. These new tools are here to help us do our jobs better, faster, and easier. AI recruiting assistants can:

• Sift through mountains of resumes in minutes, identifying top talent that might otherwise get lost in the shuffle.
• Suggest technical interview questions that dig deep into a candidate's skills to better identify candidates that will succeed in a role.
• Craft engaging, personalized candidate outreach messages improving response rate.
• Build consistent and attractive candidate profiles with deep insight, including strengths and weaknesses, summaries, commute times, and more, helping stakeholders compare options.

Candidates also Benefit from AI

The current skepticism from candidates about AI is understandable. Applying and interviewing for a job is stressful and often cloaked in mystery from a candidate's perspective. But, AI can actually improve the process by working to eliminate bias, consider all candidates equally, and give candidates new opportunities to interact with employers on their terms.

AI tools improve the candidate's experience through benefits like:

• Eliminating duplicate data entry for applicants by accurately processing resumes in all types of formats and file types.
• Evaluating and suggesting strong applicants that may have been missed due to overworked HR professionals.
• Allowing candidates to pre-screen for roles on their time with friendly, interactive AI agents.

AI can make the job search more convenient and efficient for candidates, giving them a chance to shine in ways that traditional methods might miss.

The AI Revolution is Here to Stay

The good news is that AI is already proving its worth in HR. Companies have seen incredible results, with AI helping them reduce recruitment time significantly. And, with more companies adopting AI in some capacity, the trend is only going to accelerate.

AI isn't about replacing or limiting humans; it's about empowering them. By automating tedious tasks and providing valuable insights, AI frees up HR and talent acquisition professionals to focus on what they do best: building relationships, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.