AI tools become ‘necessity’ amid surge in job applications

“It’s helping recruiters cut through the noise to surface candidates with the right skills who might have previously been lost in the sea of applications,” Gregory said.

AI in interviews

AI is also gaining a bigger role in job interviews, where it brings consistency and speed to early screening, according to LinkedIn.

More than three in four (76%) recruiters said using AI in interviews saves time so they can focus on more meaningful conversations with pre-screened candidates, while 72% said using AI can help standardise interviews and remove bias.

The result is positive: some 63% of recruiters said they are filling roles faster than ever, while 70% said AI’s streamlining of initial interview screenings helps teams move quickly.

“By helping the heavy lifting of screening and shortlisting, coupled with human oversight, AI is actually making hiring more human, allowing recruiters to get away from their desks and focus on the high-value conversations that secure top talent,” Gregory said.