Why Your Job Application Never Gets Seen and What AI Can't Fix About Hiring | Bob Pulver

What happens when AI starts making hiring decisions and no one is watching? Bob Pulver, a former Fortune 500 IT executive turned HR tech and AI ethics specialist, brings rare cross-functional expertise to one of the most consequential shifts in the modern workplace. In this conversation, he unpacks how AI is reshaping every stage of recruitment from sourcing to onboarding, what transparency and accountability in AI-driven hiring tools actually require, and why the traditional resume may already be on borrowed time.Key TopicsAI across the full recruitment lifecycleResponsible AI, bias mitigation, and hiring auditsCandidate fraud risks and AI-assisted assessmentsInternal mobility and workforce reskillingHuman oversight in AI talent decisionsFuture skills and education in an AI-enabled workforceEpisode Timestamps00:00 The AI ecosystem in hiring: machine-to-machine and human interaction00:24 Bob Pulver's experience and transition from Fortune 500 to HR tech03:51 The impact of AI on talent decision-making and ethical concerns08:40 A pivotal moment: transitioning from IT and automation to talent and AI ethics13:05 AI in talent acquisition: sourcing, screening, and predictive analytics17:28 The mechanics of AI in resume screening and job description alignment20:28 Challenges of bias, fairness, and accountability in AI hiring tools28:56 The role of applicant tracking systems and recruiter workflows amidst increasing applicant volume34:48 The dangers of candidate fraud, AI bias, and the need for fair evaluation standards43:29 The importance of social analytics, behavioral assessment, and critical thinking skills51:38 The ethical use of AI and importance of transparent policies in hiring54:02 Practical steps for candidates and employers to navigate AI-powered talent processes56:26 Resources: Bob's work on Work Defined Podcast and Elevate Your AIQ SubstackGuest LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobpulverPodcast: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/elevate-your-aiqWebsite: https://elevateyouraiq.substack.com/Keywords: AI in hiring, AI recruitment tools, responsible AI hiring, bias in talent acquisition, human oversight in AI, workforce reskilling, candidate fraud, HR technology, talent acquisition automation, future of work skills