LinkedIn: Generative AI May Play a Big Role in Recruiting – TechRepublic

Image: elizaliv/Adobe Stock Tech recruiters have to keep in mind talent shortages, layoffs, budget cuts and economic uncertainty, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion mandates. Suffice it to say, it’s not an easy time to be a recruiter. But LinkedIn’s The Future of Recruiting 2023 report finds that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT may take some of the pressure off. About two-thirds (68%) of hirers surveyed in February 2023 said they were “very hopeful” or “cautiously optimistic” about generative AI’s impact on recruiting. “Generative AI — i.e., tools like ChatGPT that intelligently generate content — is a fascinating new technology that holds promise for talent professionals, many of whom believe it can help in time-consuming tasks, like drafting job descriptions and personalized messages to candidates, among others,’’ the report said. The top recruiting outcomes hiring pro respondents said they would like to see from GAI tools are: Automate repetitive tasks to prioritize more strategic work (74%) Make it faster/easier to source candidates (67%) Make it faster/easier to engage candidates (59%) Jump to: How GAI can help recruiters LinkedIn hiring predictions Tips for hiring leaders to attract tech talent How GAI can help recruiters While the technologies and skills
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