Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
11 months ago

Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload

Wired  

So far, over 3,000 people have applied to one open data science vacancy at a US health tech company this year. Round after round of layoffs since late 2022 have sent a mass of skilled tech workers job hunting, and the wide adoption of generative AI has also upended the recruitment process, allowing people to bulk apply to roles. Recruiters say they are met with droves of résumés sent through tools like LinkedIn’s Easy Apply feature, which allows people to apply for jobs quickly within the site’s platform. Then there are third-party tools to write résumés or cover letters, and there’s generative AI built into tools on sites of major players like LinkedIn and Indeed—some for job seekers, some for recruiters. “To a job seeker and a recruiter, the AI is a little bit of a black box,” says Hilke Schellmann, whose book The Algorithm looks at software that automates résumé screening and human resources.

Job Linkedin Ai Tools Recruiters Generative Ai Recruiter  linkedin  overload  recruiters  analog  tools  tech  hiring  going  ai  application  messages  fight  job  recruiter  generative

History of this topic

Insider Q&A: LinkedIn is bullish on AI. Will that help job seekers?
8 months ago

Insider Q&A: LinkedIn is bullish on AI. Will that help job seekers?

Associated Press  

Like many other technology companies, LinkedIn is all in on generative AI, the artificial intelligence systems that can create text, images and other media in response to queries. The Associated Press recently spoke with LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen about generative AI, the job market, brand marketing and TikTok creators. But we’re As a result, you’re seeing people across …

LinkedIn’s AI Career Coaches Will See You Now
9 months, 2 weeks ago

LinkedIn’s AI Career Coaches Will See You Now

Wired  

Many burned-out workers have likely dreamed of hiring a career coach or résumé writer. On Thursday, the career site announced new features like a pilot for AI-powered expert advice, an interactive chat to break down information in LinkedIn courses, and more AI features that can be used to search for and apply for jobs for its premium users in English. …

AI in HR: using technology to focus on people
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AI in HR: using technology to focus on people

The Independent  

BambooHR is a Business Reporter client. And 76 per cent of HR leaders believe using AI solutions in the next 12 to 24 months will prevent them from lagging behind other companies, which means it’s likely to gain even more traction. As HR tech vendors ramp up AI, it’ll become easier to retrieve needed information and get helpful insights. A …

LinkedIn’s new AI feature will make it easier to draft your first message
1 year, 1 month ago

LinkedIn’s new AI feature will make it easier to draft your first message

Live Mint  

LinkedIn is rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered feature that will make it easier for users to interact with their connections by drafting an icebreaker first response. Explaining the reasoning behind the new feature, Senior Director of Product at LinkedIn, Naman Goel wrote, “One of the biggest challenges people face with networking is kicking off that first conversation with someone; …

‘AI upskilling: Seven in ten professionals raring to go’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘AI upskilling: Seven in ten professionals raring to go’

The Hindu  

New research from LinkedIn reveals that over 8 in 10 professionals in India are alive to the reality that Artificial Intelligence would transform their jobs. In fact, 68% of the workforce admits to already using generative AI in their job, with one in two professionals trying out generative AI tools like ChatGPT, the LinkedIn data shows. Work-life balance More than …

LinkedIn may add an AI chatbot to assist in job search
1 year, 8 months ago

LinkedIn may add an AI chatbot to assist in job search

The Hindu  

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is said to be working on a generative AI chatbot that can help users search and apply for jobs on the platform. The company is testing a “LinkedIn Coach” assistant that will provide support through the application process, teach new skills, and help users grow their network, according to a report by The Verge. While information about the …

LinkedIn Introduces AI Bot to Generate First Drafts Based on User Outlines
1 year, 9 months ago

LinkedIn Introduces AI Bot to Generate First Drafts Based on User Outlines

India TV News  

LinkedIn, the professional social networking platform, has introduced a new artificial intelligence feature designed to generate a first draft for users when they share at least 30 words describing their thoughts. This tool utilizes generative AI to create high-performing introductory text and headlines for ad creatives, leveraging data from an advertiser's LinkedIn Page. The AI-generated first draft feature offers a …

The big ways AI is changing hiring
1 year, 11 months ago

The big ways AI is changing hiring

BBC  

ChatGPT: How generative AI could change hiring as we know it Since November 2022, AI chatbot ChatGPT has enabled anyone with internet access to generate anything in the written form: think intricate essays and code, succinct memos or poetry. But hiring managers aren’t oblivious: they understand candidates are already leaning on generative AI to assist them, and may well do …

Discover Related