Say it is AI, up front.
Tell candidates at the start of every AI screen. Honesty here builds more trust than any clever script.
Keep it short and useful.
Ten minutes, questions about the real job and a clear next step at the end.
AI phone screen · 04:12
This call is with an AI assistant from the hiring team. Is now a good time?
Yes. I've done six years in ICU, mostly nights.
- Night shift: yes
- Texas license: verified
- Start date: March
Same questions, same scorecard.
Consistency is what makes AI screening fairer than ad hoc phone calls.
Show the evidence, keep a human in charge.
Every score should link to what the candidate said. People make the final call and can override any score.
AIRecommends Shortlist · score 4.4
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Close the loop.
Every candidate hears back, pass or not. A fast "no" is better than silence.
