Hired or hidden? AI’s new power in the job market

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of AI on entry-level job recruitment and the challenges faced by graduates in a competitive job market.

Artificial Intelligence has upended the market for entry-level jobs, but could AI be blocking graduates from getting a foot on the jobs ladder altogether? In this episode, we look at the new AI arms race in recruitment. Tech advancements have allowed graduates to apply for more jobs than ever, and hiring managers can let AI do the initial shortlisting and interviews, so why do both sides of the employment equation feel short-changed? And what can graduates do to stand out in a crowded market of thousands of applicants when an AI app is making the decision? We discuss the pros and cons of the AI hiring pipeline. If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Ed Butler Producer: Josh Martin (Picture: Young woman sitting at a kitchen table looking at a laptop screen searching for job. Credit: Getty Images)

People in this episode

Host: Ed Butler

Topics covered

• Artificial Intelligence
• job market
• recruitment
• graduates
• employment
• AI hiring pipeline

Keywords

• AI
• job recruitment
• entry-level jobs
• graduates
• hiring managers
• employment challenges
• AI shortlisting

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Organizations: BBC World Service

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