How AI is Finding Hidden Talent (While Humans Miss Out)

Hi, there!

Last week, we were talking to an HR manager from a tech company, and she told us something that got us thinking. 

Her company had just hired an amazing software developer who might have been overlooked in their traditional hiring process. 

The difference? They used AI to help them find candidates. 

This got us wondering about how AI is changing the way companies hire people - especially when it comes to making hiring fairer for everyone.

The New Way of Hiring

Remember the days when hiring meant manually going through hundreds of resumes? Those days are becoming history! Today, more than two-thirds of hiring managers are using AI tools to help them find great candidates. It's pretty amazing when you think about it.

Let us walk you through what this looks like in real life. 

Instead of someone spending hours scanning resumes, AI tools can quickly spot qualified candidates. 

They can even reach out to potential hires on different websites and handle all the back-and-forth of scheduling interviews. Some companies are even using AI like Openintervue to run skills tests and analyze video interviews (though that last part makes some people a bit nervous, and we'll talk about why).

Now, here's where it gets really interesting.

How? Well, think about it this way: we all have biases we might not even know about. AI, when used correctly, doesn't care about someone's name, gender, or background - it just looks at their skills and experience.

Let's share some good news: companies using AI for hiring have found they're able to find qualified candidates they might have missed before. They're making faster decisions and, best of all, building more diverse teams.

But Wait, There's a Catch

Before we get too excited, we should talk about some challenges. 

Remember when Amazon tried using AI for hiring and had to stop because their system was biased against women? 

That happened because they trained their AI on old hiring data from a time when most tech workers were men. It's a good reminder that AI is only as fair as the data we feed it.

There are other things to watch out for too. AI might miss great candidates just because they don't use the "right" keywords in their resumes. 

And let's be honest - AI isn't great at understanding unique career paths or different ways of expressing skills.

Making It Work: Success Stories from Our Partners

So how do we get the good stuff while avoiding the problems? Let's share some exciting success stories from companies we've worked with.

Take Unilever, for example. When they approached us last year, they were looking to completely transform their hiring process. Together with our team at OpenIntervue, they implemented AI solutions that:

• Check job descriptions to make sure they're welcoming to everyone

• Use games to test skills instead of just looking at resumes

• Focus on what candidates say in interviews, not how they look or sound

The results? They hired more diverse candidates and cut their hiring time from 4 months to just 4 weeks!

But that's just the beginning. 

What makes us especially proud is how our partners are using these tools thoughtfully. 

They're not just letting AI make decisions - they're using our technology to enhance their human judgment, not replace it. It's about finding the right balance, and we're here to help companies find that sweet spot.

What This Means for You

Whether you're hiring people or looking for a job yourself, here's what we think you might want to consider:

• How can AI help make hiring fairer in your company?

• What checks should you put in place to make sure AI tools aren't being unfair?

• How do you balance using AI while keeping the human touch in hiring?

Wrapping Up

The future of hiring is changing, and we're excited about it. 

AI isn't perfect, but when used thoughtfully, it can help build stronger, more diverse teams. 

And isn't that something worth working towards?

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this! Have you had any experience with AI in hiring? Good or bad, your story could help others figure out how to do it better.

Until next time, 

The OpenIntervue Team

P.S. If you're trying this at your company, remember: AI should help humans make better decisions, not replace human judgement entirely. Let's keep it balanced!