Episode 43: Steve Levy, principal talent advisor at DHI Group

Our next guest on “Tech Connects” is Steve Levy, who’s the principal talent advisor at DHI Group, Dice’s parent company. As you’ll see during our conversation, he’s very dedicated to the idea of hiring talent in the most human-centric way possible, and he also has great insights into how companies can effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their hiring practices. Just as an aside, he also has great recommendations for books and newsletters you can peruse as part of your AI learning journey.

Here are some key takeaways from our discussion that you can apply to your own AI journey, particularly if you’re trying to figure out how to use AI to fulfill your talent acquisition needs:

First, educate yourself about AI and its limitations: There's a lack of education and a rush to adopt AI at some companies, leading to potential biases and a lack of understanding of how AI works. It's important to be aware of the limitations of AI and to use it as a tool alongside human expertise, not as a replacement.

Second, be skeptical and question how AI decisions are made: AI can perpetuate biases if the data it's trained on is biased. Tech professionals should be critical of AI outputs and ask questions about the reasoning behind them. Don't blindly trust AI for decisions, especially concerning hiring.

Third, start playing with AI tools: There are free resources available online that allow you to experiment with different AI language models. Learning about prompt engineering will help you ask AI the right questions and get the most useful outputs.

Fourth, collaboration is key. Discuss AI with your team and learn from each other: Get your team involved in exploring AI tools and discussing their potential applications. Sharing knowledge and experiences will help you navigate the ethical and practical considerations of AI in the workplace.

We'll see you next time—and remember, we are your best resource to find the tech talent you need to fill your open roles, and for technologists, the best place to grow your tech career.

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