McKinsey is introducing a 10-minute AI-led client simulation as part of its recruitment process for entry-level consulting roles to better evaluate candidate adaptability and interpersonal skills.
McKinsey is piloting an AI client avatar for entry-level interviews in North America, where human assessors will continue to make final hiring decisions.
The IT job market is facing an increase in sophisticated scams where attackers use AI to impersonate recruiters and distribute malware to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.
PetHonesty has selected the AI-native recruitment platform EasySource by HireQuotient to modernize and scale its talent acquisition operations.
HireQuotient has integrated its AI-native recruitment platform EasySource with BambooHR to provide automated hiring tools for frontline industries.
SkillStaff has expanded its platform to include direct-hire job postings, transitioning into a full-scale HR ecosystem for flexible and permanent employment.
Manufacturing giant Mattr has selected HireQuotient’s AI-powered EasySource platform to automate its talent acquisition and streamline hiring for technical roles.
OpenAI is piloting a mission-focused interview stage for marketing and HR candidates to ensure alignment with its AGI goals during a period of rapid hiring.
HackerRank has released Chakra, an AI agent that conducts job interviews and evaluates candidate performance, having already processed over 500,000 sessions during its beta phase.
A survey of 1,200 Russian employers shows that 54% accept AI-generated resumes, while 87% of companies have already encountered candidates using artificial intelligence in the hiring process.
Job seekers are reporting widespread discomfort with AI digital avatars used in recruitment, as the technology triggers the uncanny valley effect during automated interviews.
Avito Rabota has launched a new brand page feature that allows employers to customize their professional profiles to better attract potential candidates.
Talantix has launched an AI-driven candidate recommendation tool that reduces manual search time by three times, with plans to automate screening and outreach by the end of 2026.
The hh.ru job platform has launched a feature allowing users to display verified peer recommendations from the Setka networking site directly on their resumes.
A study by the AI platform Sobeso reveals that over 82% of candidates rate AI-driven job interviews positively, with 63.7% awarding the process a perfect score.
The integration of generative AI is reducing entry-level job opportunities, prompting businesses to rethink recruitment strategies and long-term talent development.
Rostelecom Contact Center has automated its mass recruitment document processing using the ITFB EasyDoc platform, resulting in a 16% reduction in hiring costs.
Leuven-based recruitment software startup Spott has secured €18.3 million in a Series A funding round to scale its AI-native platform and expand into the US and APAC markets.
Recruitment AI platform Spott has raised $21 million in a Series A round led by Balderton Capital to scale its operations and expand internationally.
Amazon has launched Amazon Connect Talent, an AI-powered tool that automates high-volume hiring by conducting 24/7 voice interviews and streamlining candidate evaluation for recruiters.
