Game On: LinkedIn’s New AI Recruiter Tool
LinkedIn, the social media playground for professionals, is stepping up its game with a shiny new toy for recruiters: the AI-assisted tool known as “Recruiter 2024.” Launched on October 3, this pilot program is making it easier than ever for recruiters to find just the right candidate in a sea of profiles. Forget sifting through resumes; now they can ask questions using natural language. Finally! Using “please” and “thank you” in the world of recruiting.
Bye Bye to the Old Playbook
At the Talent Connect Summit in New York, LinkedIn’s CEO Ryan Roslansky proclaimed that the recruiting industry needs fresh strategies, and AI is the superhero to save the day. He asserted,
“The good news is that AI is not just accelerating the need for new playbooks, it’s also going to be a great tool in helping you all build them…”
Who knew AI was also a motivational coach?
More Than Just Recruitment
But wait, there’s more! LinkedIn isn’t just stopping at recruitment tools. The company has also rolled out AI-powered coaching through its LinkedIn Learning platform. This means learners will now receive content tailored to their specific career aspirations, with real-time advice aimed at lighting the path to their professional goals. Think of it as having a personal career cheerleader – sans the pom-poms.
AI is All the Rage
In the past year, interest in AI courses on LinkedIn has skyrocketed by a staggering 65%. Who knew AI could be so popular? The new recruiting and learning tools are currently available to just a select few, but the promise of wider access is on the horizon. Get ready, recruiters!
Microsoft and OpenAI: The Dynamic Duo
Behind the scenes, Microsoft is working its magic. It’s rumored that LinkedIn is leveraging technology from OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to enhance its features. Just think of it: you can chat with an AI while searching for jobs!
In the realm of AI development, LinkedIn isn’t alone. Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has also unveiled a rival assistant known as Meta AI, set to infiltrate Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. It seems everyone wants a piece of the AI action!
