AI-powered candidates: Are you prepared?

From personalised job applications to salary negotiations, AI tools are empowering candidates to present themselves in the best possible light, making it more challenging for recruiters to spot the truly standout applicants. With AI doing so much of the heavy lifting, it’s up to recruiters to dig deeper and separate the truly qualified from the AI-enhanced applicants. So, it’s time to rethink those traditional screening processes.

While AI is powerful, it’s not infallible. The key to successful hiring lies in balancing technology with human insight. 

At IHR Recruitment Technology Conference 2024, Joe Howell, Talent & People Leader at BLKBOX.ai, with over 15 years of experience, highlighted the seismic shift happening in TA, and it’s all about AI. 

Some key takeaways were:

• AI-driven platforms like HackerRank are shaping how candidates demonstrate their technical skills, but recruiters need to ensure that candidates’ abilities are grounded in practical experience.
• Virtual interviews powered by AI tools make it harder for recruiters to assess genuine responses, prompting the need for new evaluation techniques.
• AI tools are helping candidates negotiate offers more effectively, giving them access to data-driven insights and salary benchmarks, which could lead to more competitive negotiations.
• As AI tools continue to evolve, recruiters must stay informed about new technologies to ensure they’re effectively engaging with candidates and remaining competitive in the talent market.

Watch the full session now to hear more on adapting new strategies, updating screening processes, and embracing new technologies.