LinkedIn, OpenAI muscle their way into the AI recruiting fray

Core Insights - LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant tool will be globally available in English by the end of September, showcasing the impact of AI on recruiting processes [1][2] - The tool is designed to assist recruiters with candidate sourcing and screening, featuring a conversational and responsive AI agent [2][3] - OpenAI is also entering the recruiting space with its OpenAI Jobs Platform, aiming to connect employers with suitable candidates using AI [3][4] Group 1: LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant - The Hiring Assistant can perform prescreening through InMail and evaluate applicants by analyzing LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and screening answers [3] - It is expected to integrate with external applicant tracking systems, enhancing its utility for recruiters [3] - The tool represents a broader trend of AI tools transforming the recruiting landscape [2][3] Group 2: Industry Trends - Job boards remain a popular hiring method, with nearly 70% of employers conducting most of their hiring through them, and a third expecting increased reliance in the coming year [5] - Employers desire job boards to evolve by incorporating features like messaging, prescreening questions, and skills assessments, which are often offered by AI tools [6] - Despite the advantages of AI in recruiting, a significant portion of job seekers (73%) believe the risks outweigh the benefits of using generative AI in hiring processes [7]