**THE ALGORITHM: HOW AUTOMATION SOFTWARE COULD BE DERAILING YOUR DREAM JOB**
If you’ve ever feared that AI-powered candidate-screening tools might be the reason you’re not landing that dream job, Hilke Schellmann’s new book, The Algorithm, won’t help calm your nerves. This thought-provoking read pulls back the curtain on the HR departments and their use of automation software, which is not only riddled with bias but is also failing at its main objective – finding the best candidate for the job.
In her investigation, Schellmann impersonated a job seeker to put this software to the test. She found that these tools, which included résumé screeners, video-game-based tests, and facial expression and vocal intonation analyzers, were far from accurate. One algorithm even rated her highly for a job despite speaking gibberish to it in German. Another gave her high marks for “steadiness” based on her Twitter usage but a low rating based on her LinkedIn profile.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Schellmann’s book also offers uplifting insights and practical tips for job seekers on how to outsmart the bots.
**The Interview: A Behind-the-Scenes Look**
In an engaging interview with Caitlin Harrington, Schellmann talks about her journey to uncover the truth behind AI in hiring, from attending HR tech conferences to uncovering biased algorithms that could be doing more harm than good.
Schellmann’s findings expose the ugly side of AI in hiring, with algorithms absorbing and reproducing the same biases that they were designed to eliminate. One shocking discovery saw a résumé screener adjusting a candidate’s scores upon detecting the phrase “African American” on their résumé.
**Final Thoughts**
It’s clear that these automation tools could be standing in the way of your dream job, but there’s hope on the horizon. Schellmann’s call for more transparency and testing in these algorithms could be the first step to ensuring that AI-powered hiring tools are fair and accurate. But what can you do as a job seeker? The Algorithm provides practical tips for beating the bots and coming out on top in your job search. Have you ever encountered these algorithms in your job search? What are your thoughts on this issue? Share your experiences and opinions below.
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