applications per recruiter since 2021
Source: Gem
applicants typically gets a recruiter screen
Source: BrightHire study of 17,000 positions
Talent teams using AI for screening interviews see benefits for recruiters and candidates alike.
For recruiters
Conversations reveal more than resumes. AI interviews scale them, so hiring spikes don’t require more headcount.
A two-way conversation with follow-up questions gives recruiters structured, comparable insight a resume can’t.
For candidates
No waiting for two calendars to line up, so more of the applicant pool gets a chance to be heard.
Each candidate gets the same questions and the same rubric, so evaluations are more consistent.
Five practical tips, each drawn from AI interview rollouts at companies like HubSpot, AEMO, Overjet, and more.
The purpose of screening isn’t to make the hiring decision. It’s to gather enough information to confidently move someone to the next stage.
Annabelle Nielson
Senior Consultant, Early Careers, AEMO
