Some 99% of hiring managers in the U.S. say they’ve used AI in some form during the hiring process, a 2025 report reveals.

AI can whiz in and speed up cumbersome workflows (or make them disappear altogether). But after Fast Company spoke to several hiring managers and chief human resources officers to understand how HR is using AI to hire today, it became clear that for every benefit that AI offers there’s a human cost.

In this piece paid subscribers will: • Get a step-by-step guide outlining how AI is reshaping hiring—and who gets jobs. • Learn what HR is doing to ensure hiring remains as fair as possible across the workforce. • What job seekers can do to maximize their chances of landing the position.

1. Writing job descriptions, scheduling interviews

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