What is Conversational AI and How is it Changing Recruiting?

Recruiting is more competitive—and complex—than ever. In a world of endless job openings and high candidate expectations, finding and engaging talent at scale can feel like an impossible task.

That’s where conversational AI steps in.

At Humanly, we’re rethinking how hiring works—by putting conversational AI to work for you. Here’s what it is, how it works, and why it’s a game changer for high-volume hiring.

What is Conversational AI?

Conversational AI is the technology behind natural, human-like interactions between people and machines. It’s how chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice assistants can understand and respond to people in real time.

But unlike the chatbots of the past—scripted, rigid, and impersonal—Humanly’s conversational AI is built to engage, screen, and interview candidates across every channel: chat, phone, and video.

It’s not just “automation”—it’s a new way of making hiring feel personal and scalable at the same time.

How Does Conversational AI Work in Recruiting?

Here’s how Humanly’s conversational AI supports your hiring team:

• Engages Candidates Instantly: From the first “hello,” our AI agents connect with every candidate—no more ghosting or waiting weeks for a reply.
• Screens and Qualifies Candidate: Humanly’s AI can ask and score basic and behavioral questions—structured, fair, and bias-aware—so only qualified candidates move forward.
• Schedules Interviews Automatically: No more back-and-forth scheduling emails. Our AI handles it all—faster and with fewer no-shows.
• Interviews Candidates by Phone and Video: We take it a step further: Humanly’s AI interviews candidates directly by phone or video/voice, giving you immediate insights and freeing up recruiter hours.

Why It Matters for High-Volume Hiring

For high-volume hiring teams, conversational AI isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Here’s why:

• Speed & Efficiency: Hiring cycles shrink from weeks to days—Humanly’s AI can engage and interview hundreds of candidates in minutes.
• Better Candidate Experiences: Candidates feel heard, respected, and engaged—even at scale.
• Fairness by Design: Structured, bias-aware conversations mean every candidate gets a fair shot.
• Actionable Insights: Conversational AI captures rich data on every interaction—so you always have a clear view of your funnel health and candidate quality.

Conversational AI is changing the game in recruiting—by automating what slows you down, and making room for what matters most: building relationships with top talent.

With Humanly, you’re not just adding another tool—you’re putting your hiring on autopilot, while still keeping it human.

Ready to see Humanly’s conversational AI in action? Book a demo today.