AI is Now Screening Job Candidates Before Humans Ever See Them

AI-powered agents are being used to conduct initial job interviews, screening candidates before human recruiters review them, according to reports from job seekers who have been contacted by virtual recruiters. These conversational agents, built on large language models, enable recruiting firms to respond to every applicant and conduct interviews 24/7, helping to manage the growing number of job applications. Job applications have increased by 30% in the last two years, with some positions receiving hundreds of applications within hours, making AI-powered screening a necessary tool for companies. The AI interviews, which can last from a few minutes to 20 minutes, are used to automate candidate searches and communicate with applicants during the hiring process.