On Point | Podcast

How AI is changing the job marketplace

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May 23, 2025
Hilke Shelman, an investigative reporter and NYU journalism professor, dives into how AI is reshaping the job market. She discusses unsettling experiences job seekers face with AI-driven interviews and the biases that can arise in candidate screening. Shelman emphasizes the need for workers to adapt to AI's role in hiring while also critiquing the reliance on technology. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between efficiency and human connection in job recruitment, urging for a more equitable approach to hiring amidst the evolving landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Kendiana's Awkward AI Interview

  • Kendiana experienced an AI bot interview that malfunctioned, repeating nonsensical phrases and mimicking human behaviors awkwardly.
  • She saw this as a red flag and decided to look for other summer job opportunities.
INSIGHT

AI Ubiquity in Hiring Processes

  • AI is embedded across all stages of hiring, from resume screening to assessments and background checks.
  • Job seekers often don't realize when AI is used in their application process.
ANECDOTE

Startup Uses AI for Massive Applications

  • A startup received 1,400 job applications, making manual review impossible.
  • They successfully used AI to narrow candidates down to 80 before human review.
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