We’re here for recruiting on the cutting edge and that’s why In this episode of "Hire Quality," we’re speaking with talent acquisition luminary Jeanette Leeds, EVP of high volume and hourly solutions at AMS. Jeanette’s insights on the power and perils of chat GPT in the hiring landscape will help you balance technological innovation with maintaining a grounded approach that enhances the human touch without replacing it.

Jeanette candidly navigates us through the complexities of safeguarding confidential information in the era of AI, unwraps the potential of non-traditional educational backgrounds in nurturing talent, and shares her personal ascent from an eager marketing intern to a trendsetting leader in talent acquisition.

Key Takeaways:

Takeaway One: Jeanette dispels fears that technology might replace people, emphasizing AI’s role in streamlining administrative tasks and enriching the recruiter-candidate relationship.

Takeaway Two: Incremental but constant practical change can yield significant recruiting improvements, especially in high volume and campus recruiting scenarios.

Takeaway Three: It’s time to rethink candidate criteria. Jeanette underscores the shifting emphasis towards skills, mindset, and practical experience over traditional degrees.

Jump into the conversation:

[05:26] Cultivatin a tech-first mindset.

[08:09] How to get started with Chat GPT.

[22:25] Video interviews are now widely accepted.

[26:58] Balancing passion, talent, and self-sustainability as an adult.