LinkedIn Hiring Assistant Goes Global as OpenAI Joins AI Recruiting

LinkedIn announced that its AI-powered Hiring Assistant will be available worldwide in English by the end of September. This expansion highlights LinkedIn’s push to transform recruiting through artificial intelligence. The tool has been in limited use since last year, gathering feedback to improve its features.

The Hiring Assistant uses AI to support recruiters with candidate sourcing, prescreening, and screening tasks. It works conversationally, asking clarification questions, suggesting recommendations, and adapting to recruiter needs. According to LinkedIn, the tool integrates with profiles, resumes, and responses, while also connecting with applicant tracking systems outside the platform.

Additionally, the assistant can conduct prescreening using InMail, LinkedIn’s messaging feature. This step streamlines early candidate interactions and reduces manual effort for recruiters. With these AI-driven recruiting tools, LinkedIn positions itself as a major force in reshaping hiring processes.

OpenAI Steps Into AI Recruiting

Meanwhile, OpenAI confirmed its entry into AI recruiting with the OpenAI Jobs Platform. The company behind ChatGPT plans to help employers find AI talent more efficiently. The platform will use artificial intelligence to match employer requirements with candidate skills.

Although details remain limited, the OpenAI Jobs Platform signals a strong move into the AI recruiting market. It reflects how recruiting strategies are changing rapidly with AI adoption.

Job boards, however, still dominate traditional hiring. According to iHire, nearly 70% of employers rely heavily on them, while a third expect further growth. Yet, many employers also demand evolution, expecting job boards to include prescreening, assessments, messaging, and scheduling. These features overlap with what AI recruiting tools already deliver.

Despite strong interest, concerns remain. A report from Express Employment Professionals found that 73% of job seekers doubt that generative AI adds real value in hiring. As a result, recruiters may need to balance efficiency with candidate trust when adopting AI recruiting platforms.

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