--- title: The 3 Biggest Breakthroughs AI is Making in Sourcing description: Is traditional recruiting still working? Learn how AI recruiting technology is on the rise and why it is revolutionizing the industry faster than ever before. image: https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adult-business-businessman-618613-3.jpg --- [![info.iqtalent.comhubfsIQTalent-Logo](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/info.iqtalent.comhubfsIQTalent-Logo.png?width=1000&height=300&name=info.iqtalent.comhubfsIQTalent-Logo.png)](https://iqtalent.com/) - Solutions Solutions - [![our-solutions-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/our-solutions-icon.svg) Our SolutionsEmbedded RPO, on-demand recruiting, RecOps, and executive search. Commission-free, transparent, and built to scale with you.](https://www.iqtalent.com/solutions/) - [![recruiting-operations-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/recruiting-operations-icon.svg) Recruiting OperationsThe systems, processes, and reporting that keep your TA team running at full speed.](https://www.iqtalent.com/recruiting-operations/) - [![resume-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/resume-icon.svg) SourcingWe confirm interest, not just availability. Get a shortlist ready to engage.](https://www.iqtalent.com/candidate-sourcing/) - [![person-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/person-icon.svg) RecruitingExpert recruiters who scale with your hiring needs, no contracts, no commissions.](https://www.iqtalent.com/on-demand-recruiting/) - [![search-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/search-icon.svg) ResearchMap the talent landscape for your role before your competition does.](https://www.iqtalent.com/research/) [![IQT-TA-Audit-Checklist-2](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IQT-TA-Audit-Checklist-2.webp?width=1200&height=680&name=IQT-TA-Audit-Checklist-2.webp)](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource/talent-acquisition-audit-checklist/) TA Audit Checklist [Get your copy](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource/talent-acquisition-audit-checklist/) - Areas of Expertise Solutions - [![who-we-work-with-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/who-we-work-with-icon.svg) Who We Work WithRecruiting support that scales with your stage, from first hires to global enterprise, without the commitment of a full internal team.](https://www.iqtalent.com/who-we-work-with/) - [![industries-we-serve-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/industries-we-serve-icon.svg) Industries We ServeConsultants with real industry context, not just general recruiting experience.](https://www.iqtalent.com/industry-expertise/) - [![functional-expertise-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/functional-expertise-icon.svg) Functional ExpertiseWe match you with consultants who've recruited for that function before.](https://www.iqtalent.com/function-expertise/) [![How-a-Cybersecurity-Startup-Cut-Recruiting-Costs-by-78-While-Improving-Quality-and-Speed](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How-a-Cybersecurity-Startup-Cut-Recruiting-Costs-by-78-While-Improving-Quality-and-Speed.webp?width=1200&height=800&name=How-a-Cybersecurity-Startup-Cut-Recruiting-Costs-by-78-While-Improving-Quality-and-Speed.webp)](https://www.iqtalent.com/case-study/cybersecurity-recruiting-cost-reduction/)[Read the Story](https://www.iqtalent.com/case-study/cybersecurity-recruiting-cost-reduction/) - About IQTalent Solutions - [![person-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/person-icon.svg) Who We AreTransparent, flexible recruiting built around your needs. Here's our story.](https://www.iqtalent.com/about-iqtalent/) - [![functional-expertise-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/functional-expertise-icon.svg) How We're DifferentRecruiting that flexes with your team, your tools, and your timeline.](https://www.iqtalent.com/how-were-different/) - [![team-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/team-icon.svg) Our Team & ExpertiseMeet the consultants running your search and the expertise they bring.](https://www.iqtalent.com/leadership/) - [![chat-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/chat-icon.svg) Why IQTalentSee why clients stay: data ownership, embedded consultants, and proof from real searches.](https://www.iqtalent.com/why-iqtalent/) [![IQTalent-Logo-1](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IQTalent-Logo-1.webp?width=1200&height=800&name=IQTalent-Logo-1.webp)](https://www.iqtalent.com/about-iqtalent/)[About IQTalent](https://www.iqtalent.com/about-iqtalent/) - Resources Solutions - [![search-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/search-icon.svg) Resource LibraryCheck out our entire Resource Library for content on recruiting operations, on-demand recruiting, AI templates and more](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/) - [![blog-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/blog-icon.svg) BlogRecruiting strategy and hiring insights from practitioners in the field.](https://blog.iqtalent.com/) - [![resume-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/resume-icon.svg) Case StudiesReal clients, real hires, real results across industries.](https://www.iqtalent.com/case-studies/) - [![calculator-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/calculator-icon.svg) Tools & CalculatorsCompare recruiting models and estimate cost-per-hire before you commit.](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/#type=tools-and-calculators) - [![guide-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/guide-icon.svg) Guides & PlaybooksFrameworks for executive search, high-volume hiring, and PE talent strategy.](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/#type=guides-and-playbooks) - [![podcast-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/podcast-icon.svg) PodcastsConversations with talent leaders on the trends shaping how companies hire.](https://www.iqtalent.com/podcasts/) [![IQT-AI-Hiring-Prompt-Templates-LP](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IQT-AI-Hiring-Prompt-Templates-LP.webp?width=1200&height=680&name=IQT-AI-Hiring-Prompt-Templates-LP.webp)](https://info.iqtalent.com/ai-hiring-prompt-templates)[Download AI Hiring Prompt Templates](https://info.iqtalent.com/ai-hiring-prompt-templates) [Get Started](https://info.iqtalent.com/start) - Solutions - [![our-solutions-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/our-solutions-icon.svg)Our Solutions](https://www.iqtalent.com/solutions/) - [![recruiting-operations-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/recruiting-operations-icon.svg)Recruiting Operations](https://www.iqtalent.com/recruiting-operations/) - [![resume-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/resume-icon.svg)Sourcing](https://www.iqtalent.com/candidate-sourcing/) - [![person-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/person-icon.svg)Recruiting](https://www.iqtalent.com/on-demand-recruiting/) - [![search-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/search-icon.svg)Research](https://www.iqtalent.com/research/) - Areas of Expertise - [![who-we-work-with-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/who-we-work-with-icon.svg)Who We Work With](https://www.iqtalent.com/who-we-work-with/) - [![industries-we-serve-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/industries-we-serve-icon.svg)Industries We Serve](https://www.iqtalent.com/industry-expertise/) - [![functional-expertise-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/functional-expertise-icon.svg)Functional Expertise](https://www.iqtalent.com/function-expertise/) - About IQTalent - [![person-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/person-icon.svg)Who We Are](https://www.iqtalent.com/about-iqtalent/) - [![functional-expertise-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/functional-expertise-icon.svg)How We're Different](https://www.iqtalent.com/how-were-different/) - [![team-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/team-icon.svg)Our Team & Expertise](https://www.iqtalent.com/leadership/) - [![chat-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/chat-icon.svg)Why IQTalent](https://www.iqtalent.com/why-iqtalent/) - Resources - [![search-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/search-icon.svg)Resource Library](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/) - [![blog-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/blog-icon.svg)Blog](https://blog.iqtalent.com/) - [![resume-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/resume-icon.svg)Case Studies](https://www.iqtalent.com/case-studies/) - [![calculator-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/calculator-icon.svg)Tools & Calculators](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/#type=tools-and-calculators) - [![guide-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/guide-icon.svg)Guides & Playbooks](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/#type=guides-and-playbooks) - [![podcast-icon](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/icons/podcast-icon.svg)Podcasts](https://www.iqtalent.com/podcasts/) [Get Started](https://info.iqtalent.com/start) # The 3 Biggest Breakthroughs AI is Making in Sourcing June 17, 2018 [Outsourced Recruiting](https://blog.iqtalent.com/tag/outsourced-recruiting) #### Table of Contents [![The-Process-Standardization-Playbook-LP-Transparent1_5x](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Mockup%20Images/The-Process-Standardization-Playbook-LP-Transparent1_5x.webp?width=1353&height=660&name=The-Process-Standardization-Playbook-LP-Transparent1_5x.webp)](https://info.iqtalent.com/resource/process-standardization-playbook) ### The Process Standardization Playbook [Sync Your Hiring Team Processes](https://info.iqtalent.com/resource/process-standardization-playbook) As the talent acquisition industry continues to diversify its sourcing tool arsenal, AI is making major waves. [38% of companies](https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/human-capital/topics/human-capital-trends.html) use AI and 62% expect to do so by the end of this year. Additionally, companies that use AI, predictive data analytics and other technology tools show [18% higher revenue](https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/infographic/infographic-insights-highly-mature-talent-acquisition-team/?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=inter-article-link) and 30% greater profitability compared to those that don’t use these tools. From streamlining recruiting tasks to collecting relevant metrics and data to use in hiring, AI is flipping the talent acquisition game on its head. [#AI is the ultimate mover and shaker in the #TalentAcquisition industry. Here are 3 reasons why:Click to Tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqtalentpartners.com%2F%3Fp%3D899&text=%23AI%20is%20the%20ultimate%20mover%20and%20shaker%20in%20the%20%23TalentAcquisition%20industry.%20Here%20are%203%20reasons%20why%3A&via=iqtalent&related=iqtalent) Here are 3 of the biggest breakthroughs AI is making in the talent acquisition landscape: ## AI creates an accurate picture of talent pools 75% of employers say they’re experiencing serious talent shortages. One of the major issues plaguing talent acquisition is the misconception that open jobs draw in qualified candidates. Just because you have a job opening doesn’t mean the right talent will just waltz through your door for an interview. Because of this, many companies struggle to accurately identify what their talent pool is or even how big it is. Additionally, companies set unrealistic or false expectations for their open positions and end up restricting their net for qualified candidates. As a result, those open positions go months, maybe even *years,* unfilled. AI resolves these issues with search algorithms to help [identify potential candidates](https://blog.iqtalent.com/losing-crucial-talent-opportunities-mending-process), especially for hard-to-fill jobs like engineering or tech development. The key concept here is that AI changes hiring from a reactive to a proactive process. Instead of waiting for those dreamboat rockstar employees to come to you, AI finds them first. AI tools like [Karen.ai](https://karen.ai/) use candidate ranking to sort the list of the top talent and selects candidates that might be the best fit based on their experience, personality and other relevant, quantifiable data their algorithms find. It helps firms automate sourcing to find quality candidates in external databases or their own ATS. [![talent acquisition misconception that open jobs draw qualified candidates](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IQTP-3-Biggest-Breakthroughs-AI-blog-insert-1-4.png?width=1050&height=350&name=IQTP-3-Biggest-Breakthroughs-AI-blog-insert-1-4.png)](https://ctt.ac/aMod_)   Because AI focuses on the qualifications of candidates based on skills, experience and other work-related factors, AI eliminates bias. Sourcing talent based solely on their qualifications helps create diverse and dynamic teams. ## AI improves job descriptions A huge hurdle in the talent acquisition industry is attracting more diverse talent, and AI simplifies this by breaking down and analyzing job descriptions to help employers write better ones. Candidates hate complex job postings and confusing requirements sections. [60% of job seekers](http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?ed=12%2F31%2F2014&id=pr845&sd=10%2F8%2F2014) quit in the middle of filling out online job applications because of their length or complexity. AI tools like [Textio](https://textio.com/products/) use writing enhancement powered by proprietary data sets of more than 350 million job posts to provide suggestions and language adjustments to help businesses expand their talent pools. It uses AI to analyze job positions in real time and gives employers recommendations to best fit a larger, more qualified talent pool. On top of predicting how candidates will respond to job posting content, it also eliminates bias by picking up on words or phrases that could come across as favoring masculine or feminine candidates. AI algorithms can create a multitude of scenarios with each applicant – plugging in their skills and experience to see if they might be a good fit for the position. The algorithms then use the results to provide employers with different options for better, more well-suited job positions. What makes this breakthrough so fascinating is that the algorithms can be programmed to continuously update and learn, enabling them to search for new candidates that best fit the new job position. ## AI sources passive candidates [![38% of companies use AI and 62% expect to do so by the end of this year](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IQTP-3-Biggest-Breakthroughs-AI-blog-insert-2-4.png?width=350&height=350&name=IQTP-3-Biggest-Breakthroughs-AI-blog-insert-2-4.png)](https://ctt.ac/8dLba) As of May 2018, the U.S. currently has a [3.8% unemployment rate](https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/LNS14000000), but now [63% of recruiters](https://devskiller.com/65-recruitment-stats-hr-pros-must-know-2018/) are not finding enough suitable candidates to fill positions. It’s great that the U.S. is at the lowest unemployment rate since before the Recession, but now the problem is finding available, quality talent to fill open positions for vacancies and expansions. The solution to the lack of available talent? Source [passive candidates](https://www.iqtalentpartners.com/recruitment-glossary/) – or candidates that are already employed, but would be open to other opportunities depending on the offer. 71% of adults already in or looking to enter the labor force say they are actively looking for or open to a new job, and 73% agree it’s important to be aware of jobs that are currently out there. Continuing on this idea, 42% of employees say they're not actively looking yet are open to considering a new position. Passive candidates are out there, it’s reaching them that is the real challenge. That’s where AI comes in. AI and machine learning algorithms help find candidates through predictive labor metrics like how long candidates usually stay in a given job and environmental influences like whether their company is downsizing. These candidates can then be filtered by job criteria to find the best candidate that fits the open position. In other words, AI brings businesses and passive candidates together faster by eliminating the need for ad hoc searches. AI cuts out the menial recruiting tasks that create complicated sourcing processes all while learning how to consistently improve the way we source talent. Could this all be the beginning of self-aware technology? Will we soon have intelligent, robotic recruiters completely sourcing our talent for us? Who knows, but what we *do* know is that it simplifies and improves upon numerous talent acquisition dilemmas. Technology isn’t the only way to help [bolster your recruitment process](https://blog.iqtalent.com/bolster-recruitment-process-iqtalent-infographic). Thinking about scaling your company, but your recruitment team doesn’t have the bandwidth to do so? Take this quiz to see if your team is [ready for a sourcing partner](https://blog.iqtalent.com/quiz-ready-for-outsourced-recruiting). Ready to take action? IQTalent Partners works to augment your company’s in-house recruitment team with scalable, on-demand results to fill gaps in your talent function. Whether you’re just [building your in-house recruitment team](https://www.iqtalentpartners.com/services/), or growing leaps and bounds and need support, IQTalent has your back. [Learn how we can help](https://www.iqtalentpartners.com/services/). [![The recruiting you need. When you need it. Contact IQTalent Partners today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5284302/ef9ca8c0-6d7a-4961-ba2e-72ef423f9e2a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5284302/ef9ca8c0-6d7a-4961-ba2e-72ef423f9e2a) ## You'll Love These Posts Too [5 Key Steps to Building a Proactive Talent Pipeline](https://blog.iqtalent.com/5-steps-building-talent-pipeline) Step 1: Map Your Talent Ecosystem Beyond the Org Chart: Understanding Your Real Talent Needs Most companies build pipelines for roles that exist today. Smart companies ... [Keep Reading](https://blog.iqtalent.com/5-steps-building-talent-pipeline) [Breaking the Vendor Chaos Cycle](https://blog.iqtalent.com/breaking-vendor-chaos-cycle-recruitment-partnerships) The current state of Talent Acquisition has generated a perfect storm of inefficiency. Companies are drowning in vendor relationships while candidates are overwhelmed by ... [Keep Reading](https://blog.iqtalent.com/breaking-vendor-chaos-cycle-recruitment-partnerships) [Beyond the Resume: How Human Expertise Drives SDR Hiring Success](https://blog.iqtalent.com/human-expertise-sdr-recruitment-success) In an age where AI-powered resume screening and automated assessments dominate recruiting conversations, IQTalent's Alison Raeside makes a compelling case for the ... [Keep Reading](https://blog.iqtalent.com/human-expertise-sdr-recruitment-success) [![www.iqtalent.comwp-contentuploads202207IQTalent-White-Logo-1](https://blog.iqtalent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.iqtalent.comwp-contentuploads202207IQTalent-White-Logo-1.png?width=2001&height=600&name=www.iqtalent.comwp-contentuploads202207IQTalent-White-Logo-1.png)](https://blog.iqtalent.com/) PO Box 150709 Nashville, TN 37215 [629-255-0709](tel:6292550709) [info@iqtalent.com](mailto:info@iqtalent.com) [Contact Us](https://www.iqtalent.com/contact/) ### Solutions - [Our Solutions](https://www.iqtalent.com/solutions/) - [Recruiting Operations](https://www.iqtalent.com/recruiting-operations/) - [Recruiting](https://www.iqtalent.com/on-demand-recruiting/) - [Sourcing](https://www.iqtalent.com/candidate-sourcing/) - [Research](https://www.iqtalent.com/research/) ### Areas of Expertise - [Who We Work With](https://www.iqtalent.com/who-we-work-with/) - [Industry Expertise](https://www.iqtalent.com/industry-expertise/) - [Functional Expertise](https://www.iqtalent.com/function-expertise/) ### Resources - [Resource Library](https://www.iqtalent.com/resource-library/) - [Case Studies](https://www.iqtalent.com/case-studies/) - [Podcasts](https://www.iqtalent.com/podcasts/) - [Blog](https://blog.iqtalent.com/) - [Recruitment Glossary](https://www.iqtalent.com/recruitment-glossary/) ### Specialties - [RPO On-Demand](https://www.iqtalent.com/recruitment-process-outsourcing-services/) - [Data Scientists Recruiting](https://www.iqtalent.com/data-scientist-recruiting/) - [Information Security Analysts](https://www.iqtalent.com/information-security-analyst-recruiting/) - [Physician Assistants Recruiting](https://www.iqtalent.com/healthcare-recruiting-physician-assistants/) - [Healthcare Leadership Recruiting](https://www.iqtalent.com/medical-health-service-managers/) ### About IQTalent - [Who We Are](https://www.iqtalent.com/about-iqtalent/) - [Why IQTalent](https://www.iqtalent.com/why-iqtalent/) - [Our Team & Expertise](https://www.iqtalent.com/leadership/) - [How We're Different](https://www.iqtalent.com/how-were-different/) - [Our Approach](https://www.iqtalent.com/about-iqtalent/#our_approach) - [Press & Awards](https://www.iqtalent.com/press-awards/) - [FAQs](https://www.iqtalent.com/faq/) ### Connect With Us - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/iqtalent-partners) - [Find My Dream Job](https://www.iqtalent.com/dream-job/) - [Get Started](https://info.iqtalent.com/start) - [Caldwell](https://www.caldwellpartners.com/) © 2025 IQTalent Partners Site by [Red Branch Media, Inc.](https://redbranchmedia.com/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.iqtalent.com/privacy-policy/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Chris Murdock", "url" : "https://blog.iqtalent.com/author/chris-murdock" }, "dateModified" : "2025-09-11T16:59:16.242Z", "datePublished" : "2018-06-18T00:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "The 3 Biggest Breakthroughs AI is Making in Sourcing", "image" : [ "https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/adult-business-businessman-618613-3.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.iqtalent.com/biggest-breakthroughs-ai-sourcing", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.iqtalent.com/hubfs/IQTalent-Logo.png" }, "name" : "IQTalent Partners" } } ```