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How recruiters can use Claude Code (setup, folders, and real use cases)
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

How recruiters can use Claude Code (setup, folders, and real use cases)

Step-by-step guide to setting up Claude Code for recruiting. Covers terminal setup, folder structure, prompts for sourcing and outreach, GitHub analysis, and integrations. No coding required.

Sean Griffith 17 min read
AI in hiring, what it is, where it helps, and how to use it responsibly
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

AI in hiring, what it is, where it helps, and how to use it responsibly

AI adoption in hiring is surging, but recruiter trust isn't. Learn where AI works, where it fails, and a better framework for using it.

Sean Griffith 11 min read
Tezi is shutting down. Here's what it means if you're looking for AI hiring tools.
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

Tezi is shutting down. Here's what it means if you're looking for AI hiring tools.

Autonomous AI recruiting agents sound great until they shut down and take your workflow with them. Truffle takes a different approach: AI analyzes every candidate against your criteria and shows you who matches. You stay in control. $149/month, no enterprise gatekeeping.

Sean Griffith 4 min read
AI-powered recruiting: what it actually does (and doesn't)
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

AI-powered recruiting: what it actually does (and doesn't)

AI powered recruiting is everywhere in vendor pitches. But most of the claims don't match reality. Here's an honest look at what AI can and can't do in your hiring process.

Sean Griffith 11 min read
Candidates using ChatGPT to apply: what to do about it
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

Candidates using ChatGPT to apply: what to do about it

Every application in your inbox sounds the same. Perfect grammar, buzzword-rich, tailored to your exact position description with eerie precision. A year ago, maybe 1 out of 20 cover letters had that glossy, AI-polished feel. Now it's 15 out of 20.

Sean Griffith 9 min read
Do you actually need an HR virtual assistant?
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

Do you actually need an HR virtual assistant?

We talked to dozens of HR teams who went looking for a virtual assistant and found out the real problem was somewhere else entirely. Here's what they learned.

Rachel Hubbard 13 min read
What is an AI recruiting assistant and why your recruiting team needs one
AI recruiting & automation Mar 2026

What is an AI recruiting assistant and why your recruiting team needs one

Most AI recruiting assistants automate admin. The real bottleneck is evaluating candidates at scale. Here's how to tell which tools actually help.

Sean Griffith 15 min read
21+ best free AI tools every recruiter needs in 2026
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

21+ best free AI tools every recruiter needs in 2026

Want to try AI recruiting without breaking the bank? These 21 free tools help you automate sourcing, screening, and scheduling with no strings attached.

Sean Griffith 5 min read
7 ways recruiting automation improves candidate experience (and 3 ways it hurts)
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

7 ways recruiting automation improves candidate experience (and 3 ways it hurts)

Done right, automation removes busywork and keeps the process fair, fast, and consistent. Done wrong, it creates drop-off, distrust, and brand damage you’ll pay for in acceptance rates and referrals.

Sean Griffith 8 min read
AI in HR: 12 real examples from people leaders who actually use it
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

AI in HR: 12 real examples from people leaders who actually use it

Most AI in HR content tells you what's possible. This article shows you what's already running. Twelve real examples from four practitioners, organized from "you can build this in 10 minutes" to "this replaced an entire tool we couldn't afford."

Rachel Hubbard 19 min read
AI tools that detect dishonesty in video interviews
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

AI tools that detect dishonesty in video interviews

Worried your next remote candidate is a deepfake or just a polished storyteller? We break down the newest AI tools that spot identity spoofing and real-time fibbing before a bad hire slips through.

Sean Griffith 12 min read
ChatGPT recruiting for AI beginners
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

ChatGPT recruiting for AI beginners

ChatGPT isn’t just hype. It’s changing how small teams hire. This guide shows how to integrate it into your recruitment workflow, from screening to outreach, without losing the human touch.

Sean Griffith 6 min read
EU AI Act and hiring: What employers need to know in 2026
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

EU AI Act and hiring: What employers need to know in 2026

Your no-nonsense guide to the EU AI Act for hiring teams. What’s banned in Feb 2025, what’s high-risk by Aug 2026, and the exact steps to comply without slowing down hiring.

Rachel Hubbard 4 min read
How companies are fighting AI interview cheating (2026 methods)
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

How companies are fighting AI interview cheating (2026 methods)

AI is transforming job interviews for better and worse. This in-depth guide breaks down how AI interview cheating works, why it's becoming common, and what it means for hiring in tech and beyond.

Rachel Hubbard 13 min read
Recruiting chatbot guide: What it does, where it helps, and when you need more than a bot
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

Recruiting chatbot guide: What it does, where it helps, and when you need more than a bot

If your team is drowning in applicants, the idea of recruiting chatbots sounds like a lifeline. But the wrong bot can also turn your hiring funnel into a dead end—confusing candidates, creating bias risk, and dropping completion rates before you ever reach an interview. This guide helps you make a clean call, fast.

Rachel Hubbard 10 min read
The 15 best recruiting automation tools for 2026
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

The 15 best recruiting automation tools for 2026

Discover our guide to the best recruiting automation tools for 2026. Learn how AI tools can improve candidate screening, job posting, and team collaboration.

Rachel Hubbard 23 min read
The complete guide to AI video interviews for recruiters
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

The complete guide to AI video interviews for recruiters

Supposedly AI interviews are like having your best recruiter run every first-round interview, without adding hours to your day. But is that true?

Rachel Hubbard 13 min read
The future of recruitment: How AI transforms hiring in 2026 and beyond
AI recruiting & automation Feb 2026

The future of recruitment: How AI transforms hiring in 2026 and beyond

The future of hiring is human-first, system-driven. Read about our predictions on the future of recruitment.

Aliye Menzies 10 min read
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