Professional networking platform LinkedIn announced that it has integrated artificial intelligence tools into the recruitment process of certain large companies, with the aim of alleviating the burden of certain administrative tasks and enabling recruiters to concentrate on more human and strategic interactions.
Currently in the test phase, this "Hiring Assistant” is designed to automate repetitive and time-consuming steps in the recruitment process, such as managing the initial stages of candidate pre-selection. By reducing the time spent on these tasks, LinkedIn hopes that recruiters will be able to concentrate on the essentials, ie, the human element, and develop a personalised approach for each shortlisted candidate.
This AI has the potential to radically change the process of recruitment by automating many stages in the process, which is usually quite time-consuming, particularly if the number of candidates is high. It proposes a competency-based recruitment model, which does not emphasise diplomas, but rather certain skills relevant to the position being filled. Using job descriptions and the content of ad posts as its basis, the AI translates all this information into a list of skills and experience that are necessary and prioritised, thus allowing for an initial pool of qualified candidates to be selected. Recruiters can provide feedback on the selected candidates at any time, helping the assistant to better understand each recruiter's expectations over time.
This new tool is currently being tested by a number of LinkedIn customers, including AMD, Canva, Siemens and Zurich Insurance. By 2025, this hiring assistant is expected to provide automated follow-up of candidates, via a dedicated intelligent messaging system. The intelligent agent will then be able to "talk" to these candidates before reporting back to recruiters. However, LinkedIn has yet to specify when this assistant will be widely available, or at what price.
While AI may have the potential to make life easier for HR departments that use LinkedIn, it can also sometimes have undesired effects for job seekers. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes warns of the creation of fake recruiter profiles designed to extract valuable personal information without the slightest prospect of employment.
LinkedIn currently boasts over a billion members worldwide. – AFP Relaxnews
