The Recruiting Brainfood Podcast

Candidates prefer AI Interviews? Candidate Experience for Different Demographic Cohorts AI interviewing isn't the future - it's the now. From one-way video screens to conversational chatbots, candidates are increasingly meeting algorithms before they meet humans. But here's what nobody's asking: does a Gen Z grad feel the same way about a bot interviewer as a mid-career professional? Does a neurodivergent candidate experience relief or anxiety? Are underrepresented groups finding equity -or erasure - in automated screening? We're diving deep into the demographic divide nobody's measuring. In this session, we'll unpack: • Do younger candidates actually prefer AI screens, or is that a myth? • How do gender differences show up in AI interview comfort levels? • What do candidates with disabilities really think about voice-analysis tools? • Are multilingual candidates disadvantaged by English-first AI systems? • Does AI reduce bias for candidates of color—or encode new barriers? • How do socioeconomic backgrounds shape "digital interview readiness"? • What makes veterans trust (or distrust) algorithmic evaluation? • Are remote rural candidates leveling up or getting left behind? • How do parenting status and career gaps interact with AI screening? • Which demographics are quietly dropping out of your AI funnel? Recruiters, HR leaders, TA innovators - this one's for you We're with Kevin Grossman, Oana Iordachescu, Yaz Dalal and friends, on Friday 10th April, 2pm GMT / 7 am PT / 3pm CET. Follow the channel here (recommended) and register on 'Save my Spot' for reserve your spot. Episode 372 is sponsored by Joveo As the global leader in AI-powered, high-performance recruitment marketing, Joveo is transforming talent attraction and recruitment media buying for the world’s largest employers, staffing firms, RPOs, and media agencies. The Joveo platform enables businesses to attract, source, engage, and hire the best candidates on time and within budget. Powering millions of jobs every day, Joveo’s AI-led recruitment marketing platform uses advanced data science and machine learning to dynamically manage and optimize talent sourcing and applications across all online channels, while providing real-time insights at every step of the job seeker journey, from click to hire. For more information about Joveo’s award-winning platform and solutions, visit www.joveo.com.

Ep371 is sponsored by our friends Pin. Join Pin and our recruiting industry experts for a live conversation on “How AI is Reshaping Sourcing in 2026.” We’ll explore how leading teams are moving beyond experimentation and turning AI into a true competitive advantage. In this session, we’ll cover: - How AI is changing the role of the sourcer - What automation should (and shouldn’t) replace - Emerging tools and workflows defining 2026 H- ow to balance efficiency with authenticity in candidate engagement Whether you’re a people leader, recruiter, or TA innovator, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately. Save your spot and join us live to learn what the future of sourcing really looks like — and how to stay ahead of it. We're on Weds 1st April, 10am PT / 1pm ET. Follow the channel here (recommended) and click on green button 'Save my Spot' to register for this show.

AI Sourcing Agents in the Enterprise: Live demo! Following on from Archer's phenomenal success, it's time to catch up with CEO Mark Chaffey on what happens when a feature becomes a product, and that product turns into the main thing. Archer is the AI sourcing agent which has not only enabled hackajob to expand beyond the talent market place model but also expand scope beyond tech domain also. The stats are staggering: In its first 90 days: 🏹 35,000 double opt-in introductions between jobseekers and employers 🏹 15% of these connections are for non-tech roles in areas such as Sales & Finance 🏹 20:1 first-stage-to-hire conversion — 15x better than the industry average 🏹 1,500+ fraudulent candidates blocked before reaching hiring processes 🏹 60% are first-time applicants you’d never have found through active channels Let's hear from Mark on what the future of recruitment technology looks like when enterprise customers have an always on 24/7, multi-domain, multi-lingual recruiter working for them, within existing workflow. In fact, why don't we live demo and see Archer in action as enterprise customers would see it? We're on Tuesday 31st March, 4pm BST / 11am ET / 8am PT. Register by clicking on the green button (save my spot) and follow the channel here (recommended) Ep370 is sponsored by our friends hackajob AI agents for job seekers and employers—making hiring easier, faster and fairer.

OPTIMISING YOUR RECRUITER WORKFLOW WITH AI - EXAMPLES! AI is transforming recruitment at lightning speed. Recruiters who embrace it are filling roles faster, delivering better candidate experiences, and outperforming competitors stuck in manual processes. Yet many professionals hesitate - not because they doubt AI's potential, but because they lack concrete, real-world examples of how to implement it effectively. This livestream bridges that gap with actionable demonstrations you can apply immediately! What You'll Learn: - Getting started with Workflow automations - Finding a single manual process is currently repeats - Asking AI to help you identify those instances! - Real live demo from experts! Mastering techniques isn't going to happen in one episode of Brainfood Live, but getting people started isn't beyond us. This isn't just about working smarter - it's about future-proofing your career. Recruiters who integrate AI into their workflow consistently exceed KPIs, become indispensable strategic partners to hiring managers, and command higher salaries in an increasingly competitive market. Meanwhile, those who delay risk being outpaced by tech-savvy colleagues and automated alternatives. Join us to transform your daily workflow, elevate your professional value, and secure your position at the forefront of modern recruitment. We're on Friday 27th March, 2pm GMT. Register by clicking on the green button (save my spot) and follow the channel here (recommended) Episode 369 is sponsored by Juicebox PeopleGPT is the leading outbound recruiting platform built on Generative AI. Find talent across 30+ data sources, get interactive Talent Insights, and reach out with personalized AI email campaigns. Key features include: PeopleGPT (Search): the world’s first people search engine that uses natural language. Describe who you’re searching for and find the perfect match from over 30 data sources. Talent Insights: Visualize your talent pool with 15+ interactive charts. Refine your search and dive deep into stats based on location, employers, job titles, skills, and more. Email Outreach: Maximize candidate engagement with AI-powered email campaigns. Personalize messaging at scale using AI commands, and boost response rates by 40%. Get 15% off your Juicebox subscription with code: BRAINFOOD15 Trusted by 5000+ companies including Scale AI, Mindbloom, and Patreon. Free trial available. Try Juicebox today