Finding real talent in the age of AI applications
Application volumes are exploding and AI is accelerating the flood. Some organisations are seeing application numbers rise by over 100% year on year, with an average increase of 43%, turning every vacancy into a high-volume challenge. Roles that once attracted a few dozen candidates now regularly receive 250–2,000 applications, many of them AI-generated.
In this session, we broke down the gold standard for modern screening: how to cut through the noise, move fast without sacrificing quality, and isolate genuine talent in minutes, not weeks. Designed for TA teams under pressure, this was about reclaiming control of your hiring process in the age of AI-driven applications.
Topics dissused:
- Why application volume is spiralling and how AI is reshaping candidate behaviour at scale.
- How to screen hundreds of applications quickly and fairly
- Practical techniques to surface real talent while minimising bot-driven and low-quality applications.
- How to protect candidate experience and hiring quality even when volume is at its highest.
Natasha Preocanin is the Managing Director for In-house Recruitment (IHR), the largest and most engaged community for In-house Recruiters. Our 20,000+ community benefit from over 70 live and virtual events each year ranging from our 1000-strong exhibitions and high profile awards to exclusive half-day breakfasts and targeted dinners for Recruitment Leaders. We also produce industry leading digital whitepapers, webinars and leadership videos alongside high value community forums and an all-inclusive supplier directory. With a background in events, Natasha’s joined the company in 2012 as an Events Executive and quickly progressed up the ranks to her current position as MD. She now leads the company in becoming the go-to resource for all In-house and Talent Acquisition teams who are looking to become better recruiters. Natasha can often be seen on stage, hosting our events or behind a microphone, interviewing a host of industry experts.
Event partner
Oleeo is a leading recruitment technology provider helping organisations streamline and scale their hiring. Our intelligent automation, data-driven insights, and personalised candidate journeys simplify recruitment processes, reduce time-to-hire, and improve quality of hire — making us the ideal partner for organisations focused on growth and efficiency.