LinkedIn's new AI tool aims to help recruiters focus on connecting with applicants

One of AI's biggest advantages is its ability to process large amounts of data in seconds, synthesizing it into bite-sized, actionable information. As a result, the recruiting industry, which is inundated with applications, can greatly benefit from AI -- and LinkedIn's new tool intends to give recruiters that boost. 

On Tuesday, LinkedIn introduced a new Hiring Assistant, its first AI agent that can take on recruiters' repetitive tasks, such as fine-tuning job descriptions and searching for suitable candidates. The tool is available to recruiters starting today. 

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Specifically, the assistant can take job descriptions and intake notes, translate them into role qualifications, and provide recruiters with suitable candidates, including those who have applied previously. Recruiters can provide feedback, which the agent will use to learn more about their interests for future cases. 

The AI is combined with LinkedIn's insights to showcase candidates with transferrable skills that will help them succeed in the role instead of surfacing candidates who only rate highly in more traditional qualifications, such as where they went to school. 

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Over the next year, the Hiring Assistant will also be able to assist with scheduling and messaging support, providing candidates with automated follow-ups, and coordinating interviews. 

LinkedIn shares that the goal is for recruiters to redirect their focus to more meaningful work, such as connecting with job seekers. 

The company has found that hirers who have leveraged its other AI offering, AI-assisted messages, see a 44% higher acceptance rate.  

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Lastly, LinkedIn's AI-powered coaching feature, which allows professionals to engage in AI-powered coaching by interacting with a chatbot that can provide real-time advice and tailored content for the user, has been upgraded to include interactive scenarios through text or voice.