Founder of micro1, Ali Ansari, and Co-CEO of Eightfold, Chano Fernandez, discuss the use of AI in recruitment. They explore topics such as streamlining the hiring process with AI, using AI for job interviews and candidate screening, and the future of AI in HR and recruitment.
AI interviewers streamline hiring processes and enhance candidate experience.
AI platforms like Eightfold focus on skills prediction and efficient candidate ranking.
Deep dives
AI Interviewer Revolutionizing Hiring Process
AI interviewers like GPT Vetting are revolutionizing the hiring process by saving managers time and enhancing the candidate experience. Micro One's AI interviewer allows software engineers to be screened autonomously before human technical interviews. Candidates respond verbally to theoretical programming and soft skills questions, followed by a coding exercise. The GPT Vetting report provides an assessment for employers to make informed decisions on progressing with candidates.
GPT Vetting Adoption and Impact
GPT Vetting has conducted around 16,000 interviews, primarily in the engineering field. The AI system has garnered positive feedback from introverted candidates who appreciate the less nerve-wracking interviewing experience. Despite initial skepticism, the stigma towards AI interviews is diminishing as candidates value the improved screening process and increased hiring chances.
AI's Future in Recruitment and Succession Planning
AI platforms like Eightfold support businesses in recruitment and retention processes, handling tasks such as job descriptions and ranking candidates efficiently. Eightfold's AI focuses on skills rather than traditional factors and can even predict potential skills for candidates. While AI aids in the initial process, human judgment remains crucial for cultural fit assessment, ensuring candidates align with company values and culture.
All managers want to hire the best people, but the recruitment process can be a slog. Busy managers don’t want to spend their time sifting through hundreds of applications, and candidates don’t want to be ignored. Could AI help streamline this process? Host Isabel Berwick hears from micro1 founder Ali Ansari. Ansari says his AI interviewer is already being used to perform thousands of job interviews. Later, Isabel speaks to Chano Fernandez, co-CEO of Eightfold, to learn how the company uses AI not only to recruit candidates, but also to better match staff to potential career paths.
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