Blog Archive The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on RecruitingÂ

Blog Archive The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Recruiting   This post was written by our resident Career Coach, Elissa Harris. To sign up for a free 30-minute career consultation with Elissa, please  click here.   Technology has disrupted many industries by providing opportunities for innovationâ€"and that includes the recruiting space. In a Korn Ferry global survey, 63% of respondents said artificial intelligence (AI) had altered the way their organization approaches recruiting.   Unilever is one company that is incorporating AI into its hiring processes. For example, in the firm’s Future Leaders program, applicants are required to complete a series of online games to assess their logical thinking and risk appetite. In addition, they must record answers to interview questions on an online platform before advancing to an in-person evaluation. These AI tools help Unilever identify candidates of interest within a large applicant pool.   Proponents of AI in the recruiting space praise its ability to accomplish the following: Offer more diverse qualified talent by broadening the candidate pool Create efficiency in screening thousands of resumes Improve the candidate experience by providing easier access to information and a streamlined scheduling process Remove unconscious bias from the resume-screening and interviewing processes As a candidate for a more junior-level or middle-management role, you might be asked to participate in a video interview (where you will answer a set of predetermined questions on camera via a laptop or smartphone) or complete short online games as part of the hiring process.   Here are a few tips to consider to help you get noticed (and hired!): Use role-specific keywords on your LinkedIn profile and resume, and match the words with the terminology used in the job description. Use numbers to demonstrate that you have made a positive impact on businesses. Check out Jobscan or VMock for more help with improving your resume.   Be confident in video interviews conducted using technology from vendors such as HireVue. Think about video and sound quality. Remove distractions from behind you. Place the camera at head height. Use headphones with a microphone. Remember that everything is being evaluated: the clarity and tone of your voice, your facial expressions, your eye contact, and your word choice.     Take online games/assessments seriously. Firms such as McKinsey that use these tools are learning a lot about your risk tolerance, decision-making ability, and personality.   Ask for feedback regardless of your results in the recruiting process. The hiring organization has collected a lot of information about you, and it will be helpful for you to understand how those details affected the company’s decision.   Ensure your online presence is accurate, up-to-date, and positive by Googling yourself. Your digital footprint matters!   Even though many firms use AI in the recruiting process, human connections and advocates within the hiring organization remain very important. These people can help youâ€"whether by sharing details about their personal experiences at the company and in the role, by putting your resume in front of the hiring manager, or by offering information about the hiring process and the hiring team.     Contact us to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with an mbaMission Career Coach to learn more about how to best position yourself in this new AI environment as well as how to identify, connect with, and build up advocates in your target companies.   Share ThisTweet Career Advice