No shortage of complaints about AI recruiting bots. Raise your hand if you think bots are bringing in top talent for ya? (Ohhh, I don’t see your hand up??!!)
If you want to use a bot (and there are times when the use case is strong), here’s a few suggestions:
~ Don’t Call Me, Text First
Should seem obvious, but I’m absolutely NOT speaking to a bot who calls me without my giving prior permission.
~ No Narratives
Sorry buddy – not going to train the LLMachine for you. Stop asking me to describe my last project, or compare and contrast methods and practices. That’s my IP, and I’m not handing out free samples. This isn’t CostCo – I’m not a cheese wedge.
~ Ask Yes/No, Integer, or Specific Data Points
If you configure the bot to ask questions that require a yes/no, integer, or short response, I’m more likely to participate. Tip: Disclose the parameters of your query when you ask for permission (Ex: “This interview requires yes/no or numerical answers only).
~ Provide an on-line form to ingest via email instead of the bot
I don’t want to talk to your bot, but I’d like to be considered for the job. Don’t think I’m going to click on some rando hyperlink. The technology exists to automate this workflow. Do it. Stop with the excuses of how the applicant needs to do all your work for you. Do you want to find talent, or do you want to “make the tunnel sticky”?
Lastly:
These are the bot use cases job applicants can participate in safely. Never, ever allow yourself to be recorded. Never participate in AI interviews. Never sign over your voice, words, image and likeness. The potential to damage you, your reputation, and your career is huge.
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