When Job Recruitment Meets A.I.: Tactics and Pitfalls

In an age where everything becomes automated, job recruiters are upping the ante by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite the process of scanning and sorting through hundreds of resumes. But in a twist of irony, job seekers are employing ingenious tricks to outsmart these AI systems by using tactics such as filling their resumes with keywords or maintaining a simple, clean format to be easily picked up by these bots. Yet, while this might give applicants a short-term win, it may lead to problems long-term, as it could potentially undermine the efficiency and effectiveness of the AI systems. Experts advise a balanced approach, whereby applicants provide genuine, comprehensive career information which can be properly scanned and processed by the AI systems. Read More