62% of Job Seekers Believe They Stand a Better Chance if AI is Hiring [Video]

Not only is AI increasingly gaining traction, but automation and AI agents, along with various other technologies, are also being adopted across industries. Now, LinkedIn, a top choice for recruiters and candidates, has launched an AI agent, a hiring assistant, to free recruiters from repetitive work and allow them to focus on important tasks like advising hiring managers, connecting with candidates, and creating a pleasant candidate experience.

“Hiring Assistant is in the hands of our own recruiters and available in the charter to a select group of LinkedIn customers, including AMD, Canva, Siemens, and Zurich Insurance,” said Hari Srinivasan, VP of Product at LinkedIn.

According to Srinivasan, 55% of HR professionals globally feel expectations from them at work are higher than ever before, while 42% feel overwhelmed by how many decisions they have to make each day.

Now, the recruiters can delegate time-consuming tasks like finding candidates and assisting in applicant review to the Hiring Assistant.

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