Listen "Ep 72: Redefining How We Vet Top Talent and Identify AI Readiness with Adam Jackson"
Episode Synopsis
Bob Pulver chats with Adam Jackson, Founder and CEO of Braintrust, about the evolution of AI in recruitment, the importance of trustworthy technology, and the future of the job market. They discuss the user experience of AI interviews, the necessity of human oversight, and the skills needed for the future workforce. Adam shares insights on how AI can streamline recruitment processes and the challenges organizations face in adopting these technologies.
Keywords
AI, recruitment, Braintrust, Adam Jackson, job market, technology, bias, user experience, talent acquisition, future of work
Takeaways
Adam Jackson has a rich entrepreneurial background in tech startups.
Braintrust is a tech jobs marketplace that uses AI to streamline recruitment.
Braintrust's AI Recruiter (AIR) solution is designed for fairness and scalability.
Candidates have reported feeling more relaxed during AI interviews.
AI can significantly reduce scheduling hassles in recruitment.
The job market is shifting towards AI-native skills.
AI can help sift through large volumes of applicants effectively.
Human oversight remains crucial in the recruitment process.
Organizations face skepticism when adopting AI technologies.
Continuous learning and adaptation are essential for future job seekers.
Sound Bites
"It's all about reducing friction."
"AI should and will do it."
"The skepticism is well deserved."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Adam Jackson and His Journey
02:28 The Evolution of Brain Trust and AI Integration
05:07 Addressing Bias in AI Recruiting
07:48 Candidate Comfort with AI in Recruitment
10:41 The Role of AI in Streamlining Recruitment Processes
13:27 Innovative Approaches to Candidate Assessment
16:19 Outbound Sourcing and Community Engagement
22:24 The Shift in Job Seeking Dynamics
24:58 Navigating the Evolving Job Market
28:20 Humans and AI: A Collaborative Future
30:47 Skepticism and Trust in AI Adoption
33:54 Assessing Candidate Skills with AI
37:58 Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Adam Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajackson
Braintrust: https://braintrust.com
For advisory work and marketing inquiries:
Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver
Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com
Substack: https://elevateyouraiq.substack.com
What’s Your AIQ? Assessment interest form
Thanks to Warden AI (https://warden-ai.com) for their sponsorship and support of the show! Warden is an AI assurance platform for HR technology to demonstrate AI-powered solutions are fair, compliant and trustworthy.
Keywords
AI, recruitment, Braintrust, Adam Jackson, job market, technology, bias, user experience, talent acquisition, future of work
Takeaways
Adam Jackson has a rich entrepreneurial background in tech startups.
Braintrust is a tech jobs marketplace that uses AI to streamline recruitment.
Braintrust's AI Recruiter (AIR) solution is designed for fairness and scalability.
Candidates have reported feeling more relaxed during AI interviews.
AI can significantly reduce scheduling hassles in recruitment.
The job market is shifting towards AI-native skills.
AI can help sift through large volumes of applicants effectively.
Human oversight remains crucial in the recruitment process.
Organizations face skepticism when adopting AI technologies.
Continuous learning and adaptation are essential for future job seekers.
Sound Bites
"It's all about reducing friction."
"AI should and will do it."
"The skepticism is well deserved."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Adam Jackson and His Journey
02:28 The Evolution of Brain Trust and AI Integration
05:07 Addressing Bias in AI Recruiting
07:48 Candidate Comfort with AI in Recruitment
10:41 The Role of AI in Streamlining Recruitment Processes
13:27 Innovative Approaches to Candidate Assessment
16:19 Outbound Sourcing and Community Engagement
22:24 The Shift in Job Seeking Dynamics
24:58 Navigating the Evolving Job Market
28:20 Humans and AI: A Collaborative Future
30:47 Skepticism and Trust in AI Adoption
33:54 Assessing Candidate Skills with AI
37:58 Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Adam Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajackson
Braintrust: https://braintrust.com
For advisory work and marketing inquiries:
Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver
Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com
Substack: https://elevateyouraiq.substack.com
What’s Your AIQ? Assessment interest form
Thanks to Warden AI (https://warden-ai.com) for their sponsorship and support of the show! Warden is an AI assurance platform for HR technology to demonstrate AI-powered solutions are fair, compliant and trustworthy.
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