AI in Recruitment: Social Media Scanners and Personality Testing

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Ep 14 | The New World of Work: How AI Hires, Monitors, & Fires — Hilke Schellmann

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AI in Recruitment: Social Media Scanners and Personality Testing

Exploring the use of social media scanners for background checks in recruitment, drawing parallels to Cambridge Analytica tactics. Discussions on AI-based assessments, personality tests, and algorithms shaping job opportunities based on user behavior signals.

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Misha and Emmy award-winning investigative reporter Hilke Schellmann explore the profound impact of AI on the job hiring process and employee management. They discuss the growing prevalence of AI in screening resumes, conducting video interviews, and making employment decisions in various companies, including the procedures that lead to biases and potentially unfair employment practices. The conversation also offers tangible strategies for job seekers to navigate this AI-dominated landscape, such as optimizing resumes for AI, utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT for interview preparation, and directly engaging with recruiters to bypass AI screening. The episode underscores the importance of understanding and combating the impersonal aspects of AI in hiring, pushing for a balance between automation and the human facets of employment, such as loyalty and passion for the work. The conversation is framed around Schellmann's research and her book 'The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, and Fired and Why We Need to Fight Back,' urging a reevaluation of AI's role in society and work.

00:00 The Rise of AI in Hiring: An Overview

02:48 Introducing Hilke Schellmann

03:37 Hilke's Journey: From Philosophy to Investigative Journalism

11:58 Exploring the Impact of AI on Hiring and Work Culture

16:37 The Flaws and Biases of AI in Recruitment

23:57 Rethinking Hiring: The Need for a More Holistic Approach

31:59 The Future of Hiring: Innovations and Ethical Considerations

39:42 The Algorithmic Influence on Job Searches

40:40 Gender Disparities in Job Applications

41:36 The Role of Algorithms in Job Recommendations

42:51 Encouraging Diversity Through Algorithmic Changes

44:22 Exploring AI in Recruitment: Gamified Assessments