AI hiring tools set to dominate global recruitment by 2025 – Resume Builder survey
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — A recent survey by Resume Builder reveals that AI technology is rapidly transforming hiring processes, with 68% of companies expected to adopt AI-driven hiring tools by the end of 2025. Already, over half of companies (51%) use AI in some form, primarily for tasks such as resume screening and candidate assessments.
“As organizations face an overwhelming influx of resumes, especially with the expansion of remote and hybrid work models, more companies are leveraging AI in the hiring process,” says Resume Builder’s Chief Career Advisor Stacie Haller.
“These models have broadened the talent pool, allowing candidates from various geographic locations to apply, resulting in an exponential increase in applications for every open position.”
The survey gathered insights from 948 business leaders on October 9, 2024. It was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted online by the polling platform Pollfish.
Current state of AI in recruitment
The integration of AI in hiring spans various aspects, with 82% of companies currently using it for resume reviews. AI’s role extends beyond basic screening, with 40% employing chatbots for candidate communication and 23% utilizing AI for conducting interviews. Most notably, 24% of companies now allow AI to conduct entire interviews without human intervention.
By 2025, more companies plan to automate even further, with 83% intending to use AI for resume screening, 69% for assessments, and 47% for social media scans.
“In this increasingly automated landscape, candidates who adapt their approach by preparing for AI-driven screenings and interviews will have a competitive advantage in their job search,” Haller adds.
Bias concerns and human oversight
An overwhelming majority of companies acknowledge bias in AI hiring tools, with 9% reporting it always produces biased recommendations and 24% noting frequent occurrences. Age bias emerges as the primary concern at 47%, followed by socioeconomic bias at 44%.
The lack of human oversight in candidate rejections adds to these concerns. Currently, 21% of companies let AI reject candidates at all hiring stages without human review. This reliance may decrease slightly by 2025, with 16% expected to automate rejections throughout the process and 35% planning to maintain human oversight.
“If not properly calibrated, AI systems can introduce biases based on past hiring patterns or data that reflect historical inequalities. Therefore, companies must strike a balance between speed, efficiency, and fairness to ensure that AI enhances, rather than hinders, their ability to find the best talent,” Haller notes.
Adapting to this new reality is crucial for job seekers. Candidates must now optimize their resumes for AI screening while preparing for potential AI-led interviews. This includes maintaining eye contact with cameras and ensuring a professional presentation in video interviews.
AI adoption trends
Professional networking giant LinkedIn has unveiled its AI-powered Hiring Assistant. This new tool represents LinkedIn’s first venture into AI agents, specifically targeting the lucrative recruitment sector.
The assistant can process both complete job descriptions and rough notes, creating detailed qualification lists and candidate pipelines based on skills rather than traditional metrics like location or education.
In addition to LinkedIn, restaurant industry giant Chipotle Mexican Grill and convenience store giant 7-Eleven have also optimized their hiring processes with AI technology.
