ARTICLE 3 • HR INTELLIGENCE

Recruiting in the Age of AI-generated Applications

Recruiting must evolve from document screening toward evidence of capability.

Principle: AI should increase the quality and speed of human work without quietly taking over high-stakes judgment.

Implementation sequence

  1. Assume applications can be AI-assisted.
  2. Use job-relevant evidence instead of writing polish alone.
  3. Design skills-based assessments and calibrated interviews.
  4. Track candidate drop-off and quality of hire.
  5. Keep final selection accountable to humans.

Human + AI boundary

Automate routine work where downside is low and measurement is clear. Use AI for analysis and decision support where it improves evidence. Keep final accountability, empathy, ethical judgment and sensitive people decisions with qualified humans.

What to measure

Cycle timeQualityExperienceAdoptionRiskBusiness outcome

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