AI is changing the IT recruitment game. Here's what you need to know now

"I regularly hear about people responding to hundreds of job ads and getting very few responses. Even more distressingly, I hear about attending a series of interviews and then being ghosted. In these challenging job-search situations, it's good to know where potential employers actively look to fill their openings, especially in the technology space. LinkedIn and other social media sites, it turns out, are where companies and job seekers are most inclined to connect."

"The platforms most commonly used by employers seeking employees include LinkedIn Recruiter, used by 47%, and general social media, also cited by 47%, according to a of 1,000 companies released by TestGorilla. Indeed's Smart Sourcing service is the choice of 42% of organizations, while 38% seek referrals from company networks. The most effective approach is person-to-person interactions, such as connecting and networking via company connections and relying on word-of-mouth referrals. I think the best route to this destination is joining professional associations and user groups."

"However, emerging technology brings another option -- matching algorithms, which are extremely impersonal but highly efficient. In many cases, artificial intelligence (AI) is employed by companies to screen resumes and analyze video interviews. Already, more than 20% of managers report they frequently let AI make decisions regarding employee promotions, placements, and terminations. At the same time, candidates are learning to game hiring algorithms."

Employers search for candidates across many channels, with LinkedIn Recruiter and general social media each used by 47% of organizations. Indeed's Smart Sourcing is used by 42%, and 38% rely on company referrals. Person-to-person interactions such as networking and word-of-mouth are the most effective approaches, with professional associations and user groups recommended for job seekers. Matching algorithms offer an impersonal but efficient alternative. Companies use AI to screen resumes and analyze video interviews. More than 20% of managers frequently let AI decide promotions, placements, and terminations. Candidates are increasingly learning to game hiring algorithms.

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