Reid Hoffman on AI interviewers: hiring filters pile up as applications surge
reidhoffman · x · 2026-10-15
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman discusses AI's role in hiring on the Possible podcast with Aria. He acknowledges job seekers' frustration with AI interviewers — you want to explain yourself to future coworkers and understand the culture, not talk to software.
He argues hiring managers have limited time, so companies rely on shortcuts like bachelor's degrees and recognizable employers, and as applicant numbers grow, more filters pile up. The real opportunity is using AI to help more people land jobs where they feel purpose and can thrive.
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