Your hiring software might be screening resumes faster than ever—but is it screening out great candidates too? Let’s dig into the hidden biases lurking in your recruitment tech stack and what to do about them.
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1. Tech Isn’t Neutral—It Learns from Us
- Most AI recruitment tools are trained on past hiring data.
- If your past hiring was biased, your AI is likely replicating those biases.
- For example, Amazon scrapped a tool that downgraded resumes with the word “women’s.”
2. Resume Screening Algorithms Play Favorites
- Algorithms may favor certain education levels or names.
- Candidates from minority backgrounds may be unfairly filtered out before interviews.
- Tip: Use diverse datasets to train your AI or switch to blind resume screening.
3. Video Interview AI May Judge More Than Answers
- Facial analysis tools can misread expressions, especially across ethnic groups.
- Accent, lighting, and background can all influence how AI scores candidates.
- Don’t rely solely on AI video analysis—use it to support, not decide.
4. Job Ads and Descriptions Matter
- Language like “rockstar” or “dominant” can alienate female or minority applicants.
- Use inclusive language and tools like Textio to test for bias in job listings.
- A/B test job ads to track who applies from different versions.
5. Fixing the Bias Requires Human Oversight
- Audit your tools regularly for bias and effectiveness.
- Train recruiters to recognize and override tech-driven assumptions.
- Create a feedback loop between hiring managers and tech vendors.
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