The editor of Downcodes learned that LinkedIn has launched a new AI function called "Hiring Assistant", which aims to use AI technology to simplify the recruitment process and help recruiters find suitable talents more efficiently. This function can intelligently recommend qualified candidates based on job descriptions or prompts, and evaluate candidates' resumes to determine whether they are qualified for the position. LinkedIn said the move is aimed at solving the problem of recruiters spending too much time writing emails, sending messages and pasting job descriptions, so they can focus more on finding good employees.
Hari Srinivasan, vice president of product for LinkedIn Talent Solutions, said in an interview with the media that many recruiters spend too much time writing emails, sending messages and pasting job descriptions on different platforms, which makes them Loss of focus on the core of recruiting—finding great new employees. Therefore, when developing Recruitment Assistant, LinkedIn's goal was to simplify the workflow of recruiters and allow them to find qualified talents faster.
“We don’t just recommend matched candidates, these assistants evaluate each candidate’s resume to determine if they are a good fit for the position,” Srinivasan said. He emphasized that LinkedIn combines AI with the ongoing changes in the recruitment field. Today, many companies are using AI technology to optimize the recruitment and interview process.
To achieve this goal, LinkedIn launched AI agents. Recruiters can enter a prompt such as “I need an engineer with experience in machine learning and large-scale product management,” or simply use an existing job description. The AI assistant analyzes this information, converts it into job requirements and builds a pipeline of candidates, even identifying people who have previously applied for the position.
Elan Berger, vice president of product engineering who is responsible for the development of the recruitment assistant, mentioned that LinkedIn recognizes that AI agents are non-deterministic, so humans still need to be involved. They also created an "orchestration layer" that enables these agents to use reasoning capabilities to break down tasks.
Additionally, they build “experience memory” for agents, meaning agents can remember past interactions with recruiters and adjust how they source candidates based on feedback. Berger said that as functionality continues to evolve, the process will no longer be linear.
LinkedIn has also used generative AI technology before, launching an AI chat tool last year that allows users to generate messages, resumes and job descriptions. Company founder Rhett Hoffman also proposed the concept of "super agents" and believed that AI should be used as a tool for humans rather than replacing humans.
The launch of LinkedIn’s “Recruitment Assistant” marks another important application of AI technology in the field of recruitment. With the assistance of AI, the recruitment process is expected to become more efficient and convenient, helping companies find ideal talents faster. The editor of Downcodes believes that AI will play an important role in more fields in the future, improving work efficiency and optimizing workflow.