Applied. No Reply? The Truth about AI in Hiring

Have you ever applied for a job… and heard nothing back?This episode of Sips & Stories with Anjali explores why — and what’s really happening behind the screen.I sat down with Kush Bhatia, CEO & Co-founder of JobGen.AI, for a candid conversation on how AI is reshaping hiring — not as a future concept, but as today’s reality.And the numbers tell a powerful story:• 95% of initial screening is already automated• 87% of companies now use AI in hiring• 43% of HR tasks are AI-assisted (up from 26% in 2024)• ~8 hours saved per recruiter, per week• Yet 83% of organisations are still operating at low AI maturityThat gap — between adoption and meaningful transformation — is where the real story sits.In this episode, we unpack:• Why AI has become the backbone of hiring — and whether that’s actually good news• How the “AI vs AI” arms race is creating more noise than signal• The shift from credentials to capability — and what skills-based hiring really looks like • How platforms like JobGen.AI are trying to rebalance technology with human potential • What the next 3–5 years of hiring could look like — and how to stay ahead of itOne insight that stayed with me: Even a 1% improvement in placement outcomes can translate into millions in value — and that’s where AI, used well, becomes a true differentiator.If you’re a: • Job seeker trying to navigate the system • HR leader rethinking your talent strategy • Recruiter wondering where your role is headed • Founder building in this space This conversation will resonate.Technology should empower people, not replace them.A simple idea — but one that will define the future of work.Sips Takeaways:☕️ The "Golden Hour" (26:58) ☕️ The 1% Profit Shift (27:47) ☕️ Capability over Credentials (11:27) ☕️ The "AI vs. AI" War (09:16) ☕️ Quality over Quantity (32:23) ☕️ The "Excel Moment" (29:44) 🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT:Candidates can use code Anjali50 at JobGen.AI for 50% off their subscription, and recruiters can DM Kush at [email protected] for an exclusive demo and product access!Connect with Anjali Batra:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-batra-b/Connect with Kush Bhatia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushbhatia/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.