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SilverPeople
Artificial Intelligence is no longer experimental in recruitment — it is actively shaping how candidates are screened, assessed, and shortlisted. But many job seekers still wonder: Are recruiters really using AI, or is it just hype?
Signals AI Is Being Used in Hiring
Here are some clear signs:
1. Instant Acknowledgement & Automated Emails
If you receive immediate, structured updates after applying, chances are an AI-enabled Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is in place.
2. Keyword-Based Screening Results
If your resume gets rejected quickly despite strong experience, it may not have aligned with algorithm-set keywords.
3. One-Way Video Interviews
Some companies use AI to analyze recorded responses, evaluating tone, word choice, and response structure.
4. Chatbot Interactions
If a chatbot schedules interviews or answers FAQs, automation is supporting the recruiter’s workflow.
What This Means for Candidates
AI speeds up early-stage filtering. But it doesn’t usually make the final hiring decision.
Candidates should:
✔ Use role-specific keywords naturally
✔ Keep resumes structured and ATS-friendly
✔ Focus on measurable achievements
✔ Prepare for both automated and human interviews
The Human Layer Still Matters
Even in AI-supported processes, human recruiters step in for:
Final interviews
Culture-fit assessment
Leadership evaluation
Strategic hiring decisions
As Vikas Garg, Managing Director at SilverPeople, emphasizes the strategic balance:
“AI strengthens hiring. It enhances speed, sharpens screening, and improves accuracy. But hiring decisions shape businesses — and that requires context, intuition, and leadership evaluation. The future of recruitment belongs to organizations that combine AI capability with human judgment.”
The Bottom Line
Yes, recruiters are using AI. But it is a support system — not a replacement.
The smartest candidates adapt to technology without losing authenticity. Because while AI may open the door, humans still decide who walks through it.
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