Nearly 7 in 10 employers plan to use AI to automatically reject candidates without human oversight. [+] As a result, job seekers need to find other ways to get their applications seen by humans.
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Just when you thought AI’s impact on unemployment couldn’t get any more bleak, nearly 7 in 10 employers will use AI next year to screen and reject candidates without human input or oversight. They are planning to do this, and even plan to conduct the entire interview process. Results from a recent Resume Builder survey of approximately 1,000 business leaders conducted in October.
It’s no secret by now that most companies and recruiters have adopted the use of AI at some point in their recruitment process. This is especially true when it comes to the proverbial ATS (Applicant Tracking System), which can scan candidate resumes and match them to candidates. Depending on the skills and keywords that the hiring manager is looking for.
How employers will use AI in hiring in 2025
However, based on this eye-opening study, the use of AI in recruitment will become more frequent and more part of the hiring process than job seekers are comfortable with, especially as companies ramp up their hiring plans. It looks like it will be used on the side. We attract a huge number of applicants from all over the world.
Estimates are shown below.
Resume reviews — 83% Candidate evaluation analysis — 69% Social media and personal website scanning — 47% Chatbots to communicate with candidates — 39% New hire onboarding — 36% Interviews Implementation — 19%
It is clear that the largest proportion of use cases for AI in the recruitment process will be in reviewing resumes (as has been done for a long time) and assessing candidates’ suitability for roles based on completing assessments. is.
This poses a serious problem. AI tools in recruitment are susceptible to bias and discrimination. And recruiters know it, too. Almost all survey respondents said that when evaluating candidates, AI always, often, or sometimes makes biased recommendations, such as being susceptible to age, gender, socio-economic, or racial/ethnic bias. Agreed to produce the matter.
Additionally, recruiters and talent leaders who plan to increase the use of AI in recruiting by 2025 are aware that in addition to bias, AI can screen out qualified candidates (56%). I’m concerned. This naturally goes hand in hand with bias and can lead to attrition. Candidate experience (21%)
But on the bright side, even though 70% of employers overall use AI to automatically reject candidates at an early stage (1 in 5 of these We use AI to automatically reject candidates at every stage of the hiring process without human review). This number is expected to decrease slightly in 2025. Still, the number of employers using AI throughout recruitment to make final decisions is expected to increase in 2025 compared to this year.
How to win with ATS and AI recruitment tools in 2024/2025
So how can you effectively deal with the hurdles posed by AI recruitment tools and ensure your applications are not exposed to bias?
Below are some solutions.
Let’s use AI tools such as (list example) to help prepare for interviews. The AI resume builder guides you through the entire resume writing process and helps you create ATS-friendly resume templates. Be proactive in networking and building relationships with professionals at all levels within your industry, from decision makers (potential hiring managers) to those as close as possible to your desired role. By connecting with the right people and making recommendations, you can increase your chances of getting your application seen ahead of the competition by gaining word of mouth and tapping into the “hidden job market” before a job is advertised. Processed by real people, not robots. Finally, don’t be afraid to try unconventional methods, such as sending speculative applications via email (another way to access the hidden job market).
Entering the hidden job market through networking and sending speculative emails are two things. [+] Examples of how to stand out on your application and ensure you land your dream job without AI obstacles
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There’s only so much you can control as a job seeker, but by following the tips above and doing everything you can to be creative and think outside the box, you’ll increase your chances of getting the job. Masu. Application stage and recruitment.
