In this episode of The Recruitment Edge, Ez Khan cuts through the noise around AI in recruitment. Every week, there’s a new platform claiming to automate half your desk. But what’s real, what’s hype, and where should recruiters actually focus? Ez shares what he’s seeing across agencies, what tasks AI should take off your plate, and what must remain human if you want to stay relevant and profitable in 2025 and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

1. AI isn’t replacing recruiters, it’s replacing inefficiency. The best recruiters will use AI to scale output, not substitute effort.
2. Speed and precision are the real wins. Automating admin tasks like interview notes, job ads, and market research can save hours per week.
3. Don’t automate influence. Human connection, persuasion, and trust remain the core drivers of recruitment success.
4. Start small, but be strategic. Map your workflow before diving into tools. Choose one process AI can meaningfully improve.
5. Adoption beats automation. AI only works if your team embraces it with the right training, QA checks, and consistent feedback loops.

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