Employers are facing hiring challenges due to the number of jobseekers now using generative AI tools to improve their CVs.
That’s according to a new report, which has discovered that many businesses are finding the hiring process more complex than ever.
Growing hiring challenges
The Robert Half report shows that employers are having difficulty distinguishing genuine capability from AI-generated responses.
Recruiters have always relied on applications as an early indicator of a candidate’s skillset, using CVs to assess their experience before taking them on to the next level.
But with generative AI becoming so widespread, employers will need to look at better hiring strategies.
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Generative AI makes it considerably harder to evaluate CVs at face value
Matt Weston, Senior Managing Director, UK & Ireland at Robert Half, commented on the findings, “Entire applications can now be tailored to fully match job descriptions. While they may appear well written and highly relevant, they are often increasingly similar, meaning employers spend more time validating whether the experience is genuine.”
Weston added, “In volatile economic conditions, hiring decisions already carry risks.
“Employers are increasingly focusing on making sure new hires can succeed in their roles, which is contributing to longer hiring processes in some instances.
“If the volume of AI-generated applications continues to rise, time to hire is likely to increase further as companies spend more time reviewing applications, conducting deeper interviews and refining job descriptions to discourage generic or automated responses.”
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