In April, the number of job openings hit a record 9.3 million, according to data from the Labor Department. With the pandemic fading away, there has been a scramble to hire new employees and this has become a major challenge for companies. So then can AI (Artificial Intelligence) help out? The irony is that many companies are using the technology--and don't even realize it! The reason is that AI is built into the top online job sites.

"For example, when you type in a search for a job title, say with the phrase'job manager,' the LinkedIn engine will not only look for the title itself, but also people with relevant skills like time management, team coordination, risk assessment and so on," said Sakshi Jain, who is the Engineering Manager on LinkedIn's Responsible AI team. It can index and surface information on people from hundreds of sources as passive candidates typically aren't on job or career sites, and many people tend to only include piecemeal information on their LinkedIn and other profiles." "With the use of automated scheduling and email follow-ups, AI can help free up valuable time and solve the major pain point of extensive back-and-forth coordination with candidates and interviewers." "While there is no need to inspect every transaction or process run by the AI, there is a need to constantly review the performance of the AI steps to ensure that the outputs are in line with expectations. Tom (@ttaulli) is an advisor/board member to startups and the author of Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction, The Robotic Process Automation Handbook: A Guide to Implementing RPA Systems and Implementing AI Systems: Transform Your Business in 6 Steps.

Sign text closeup for help wanted with red and white colors by entrance to store shop business ... [ ] building during corona virus covid 19 pandemic In April, the number of job openings hit a record 9.3 million, according to data from the Labor Department. With the pandemic fading away, there has been a scramble to hire new employees and this has become a major challenge for companies. So then can AI (Artificial Intelligence) help out? The irony is that many companies are using the technology--and don't even realize it! The reason is that AI is built into the top online job sites.