Work It Podcast: Twists and turns of applying for jobs in the age of AI

Here’s an extract from the radio: &nbsp,

Tiffany Ang:
So you were saying, Gerald, that HR has been using this ( Application Tracking System ) system for the longest time, right? Is it more difficult to do it now in the age of Artificial because we have the resources we have at hand? Is it more difficult for people to get that door open? &nbsp,

Gerald Tan:
The ATS has, in my opinion, been active in the hiring industry for a while. However, I must admit that not all businesses make use of them. Usually for smaller firms, they do n’t need the ATS because they can still afford to review the resumes that come, maybe they do n’t get that many applications.

But for big corporations or Businesses, on regular, they get a few hundred programs per job. And across the organisation, thousands of jobs (are ) simultaneously open, looking for people. So that’s why the ATS is brought in to realize that work.

I believe that this ATS technology has demonstrated how adept it is at acquiring more skills. For instance, they are able to supply by crawling. Crawling significance like going to Linked In, looking at women’s information, trying to see who is ideal. &nbsp,

Tiffany Ang:
But they act like a recruiter themselves?

Gerald Tan:
Yes. So it could be done that to purchasing. And of course, the picking, after pulling out some of these patterns, they can form to see which one is better. Additionally, they might be included in primary testing. You might find a website from the business asking,” You you record yourself answering some discussion questions, since those are your first names are so much fun.”

Jia Hui Ong:
Yeah, I’ve experienced that. &nbsp,

Tiffany Ang:
You have? &nbsp,

Jia Hui Ong:
Yeah. I think it was a 30 to 45- second film meeting. But you are facing the cameras and speaking to yourself, in a way. &nbsp,

Tiffany Ang:
But basically it’s AI? AI is the one that’s doing it? Okay. How did it feel to have to go through that, then? &nbsp,

Jia Hui Ong:
Okay, it felt uncomfortable, right? Like speaking to yourself in front of a lens without facing a real person I think human-to-human contact is a little different from simply looking at your cam and talking about yourself. Yeah. So it felt a bit odd. &nbsp,

Gerald Tan:
Yeah, it does n’t quite feel natural, I think. However, those who support this technology frequently claim that it lessens the prejudices of verification because it allows you to look at someone and experience a positive vibe. Only accept what the person is saying.

So the algorithms evaluates for you. So it’s supposed to lessen the discrimination. But the truth is, the prospect is feeling extremely uncomfortable. They may never accomplish. &nbsp,

Tiffany Ang: &nbsp,
Simply. Because they’re not used to it. &nbsp,

Gerald Tan: &nbsp,
Yeah, right. So this is sort of a meat and egg position. So I think on this piece about the movie interviews, it’s here to stay.

Therefore, more job seekers will likely need to be more organized or comfortable speaking at these interviews. There are instruments of course, that may enable individuals to practise recording themselves, seeing themselves, before they attend an exam like this. &nbsp,