I've just read a report stating that students using AI for their coursework has rise. 700%. Ouch. Does anyone think anymore? Of course they do. However there's a time and a place for AI and I don't believe it's to do your homework 100%.
If students are using it to help them for research and foundational work, then there's no issue. My concern is that these same students will become tomorrow's job candidate and be tempted to use AI for job applications.
So, what should you do, especially as Recruiters are using AI.
Research Only
If you're going to use AI for job applications, then be sensible. Don't do a copy and paste job because Employers are much smarter than you think they are. They too use AI to detect applications written by AI.
Better still, fire up your mental powerhouse and get busy crafting an eye catching application. By being you, you'll come across as authentic and confident, whilst selling your strengths and capabilities.
The Challenging Job Hunt
If you're a job hunter, you'll know how challenging the job hunt can be, especially with the different stages. Sometimes, it can feel like an uphill climb with various tasks and expectations. Now, add a healthy dose of Artificial Intelligence to the equation.
Would you deal with a Cyborg Recruiter if you were job hunting?
Don't worry; it's not happening anytime soon, but the recruiting industry is transforming like every other industry and adapting to generative AI. It pays to know how AI is driving the job market.
Indeed CEO
The CEO of Indeed, a recruitment agency with over 30 million listings in over 60 countries, has come up with what he calls the 'Cyborg Recruiter'. It's not Sci-Fi stuff; it's merging generative AI technologies with human capabilities to provide a comprehensive tool for companies to hire people.
The product is called Indeed Hire, a full-service agency that helps other companies hire, and they've already transferred 50 recruitment staffers.
Will we see a Sci-Fi/Marvel Cyborg bionic implant recruiter anytime soon? Probably not, but you never know if Elon Musk has anything to do with merging AI and Humans via NeuralNetworks.
AI and Recruitment
The recruitment process has become far more efficient, accurate and effective due to generative AI. Tasks like job descriptions, screening candidates, and initial interviews can now all be done by AI. Subsequently, companies can process more significant numbers quickly and easily, thus making sure they select the best candidates.
For example, Goldman Sachs received over 230,000 applications for its internship program in 2022. The acceptance rate? 1.5%. General applications are the equivalent of 400 applications per open position.
According to people familiar with Goldman Sachs recruitment, AI technology mines thousands of CVs/Resumes for desirable attributes like teamwork, integrity and judgment. Once through the initial process, the interview stage comes.
Artificial Intelligence — Hireview
I've coached hundreds of candidates to help them ace their videos interviews. This is the newer interview format, even though it's been around since 2004 and has only gained popularity over the last few years.
Hireview interviews can last up to an hour, depending on the company and role that you're applying to. This is a pre-scripted interview, meaning the Employer has preselected the questions they want to ask you. It is a one-way-only interview.
I also tried it out for myself when I recorded 'Tell Me About Yourself' for a new client who wanted to get to know the coach before the first session. I remember rerecording it five times. It was challenging, to say the least because it was me looking into the screen and focusing. There was no one on the other side.
Similarly, with Hireview and other AI-generated interview platforms, you are sent a link and have a set time to answer the questions. Once you've completed it, they will send you feedback on how you've done.
Tips
- Don't click on the link until you're ready. Many get tempted to 'take a look', and many have caught out, especially if there is no option to pause and resume later.
- Once you start, you must think as if you're in an actual interview. You are, so talk to the camera as if you're talking to someone for real.
- Keep your eye on the camera and try and stop looking around you.
- If you make a mistake, carry on. Many lose concentration and then mess up the rest of the interview.
- Find practice questions from Glassdoor and Job Hunting Boards
- You could use your network to connect with alums from your university who are employees and ask questions about the process if you can't find anything online.
- You may have some practice questions from different sources.
You Still Need A Human
The human recruiter now has more time for recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding, whilst AI now does the administrative side. AI can't fact-check information. It doesn't have the capability as yet, but who knows?
Plus, the advanced-stage interviews still need a human to conduct each, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Additionally, AI can't make the best-fit decisions, primarily based on specific competencies like dealing with clients and problem-solving.
Way Forward
As technology gets smarter, recruiters will use predictive technology to gain a deeper insight into candidates. They will be able to understand how qualified and suitable a candidate is for the job and even provide information on how soon the candidate is likely to leave their position.
Parting Comments
The 'Cyborg Recruiter' might seem far-fetched, but it could potentially revolutionise recruitment. I believe there would be a happy medium that takes the best of both worlds — the precision and efficiency of AI with the depth of understanding and empathy of human recruiters.
I don't see the human being replaced anytime soon. AI in the recruitment process will continue to evolve, making it easier to match the right candidate with the right Employer.
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