Recent times have been trying times in the job market. Getting the right talent is essential; however, traditional recruitment methods do not suffice in a digitally driven world. AI is a revolutionary technology that changes the shape of recruitment processes and allows organisations to achieve efficiency, accuracy, and candidate experience at a higher scale. AI has a few advantages, including its ability to process vast amounts of data in the shortest time possible and with high accuracy. In recruitment, HR teams usually sift through hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes to find the right candidates. Some may screen resumes in a fraction of the time. It may take a human to match people to job openings and sort applicants according to their qualifications based on algorithms.

What AI does remarkably well is search for candidates everywhere on job boards and databases on professional networks, such as LinkedIn, and profiles on social networks to find qualified candidates for each job opening. Besides active sourcing, AI-driven chatbots can interact with potential candidates, answer their questions, and encourage them to apply. These chatbots work 24/7, meaning no candidate query goes unanswered, improve engagement, and boost application rates.

AI automates the screening stage by analysing resumes and cover letters with relevant keywords, qualifications, and experiences. Advanced systems can assess soft skills and cultural fit by analysing candidates’ language patterns, tone, and responses during pre-screening assessments. Natural language processing (NLP) tools can conduct video interviews and evaluate candidates based on verbal and non-verbal cues, eliminating human biases and providing a more objective evaluation of a candidate’s potential.