AI-driven Recruitment

A female job seeker criticized China’s Boss直聘 platform after being rejected with the message “Too unattractive” for an administrative assistant role. The platform suspended the corporate account responsible while upholding its anti-discrimination policies. HR analyst Liu Wen highlighted systemic issues where superficial hiring criteria create talent bottlenecks, despite Ministry of Human Resources regulations mandating equal opportunity. Post-pandemic data shows 23% of applicants face arbitrary non-professional requirements. Innovative companies use anonymous resumes and AI skills assessments to counter bias, suggesting technology could help reform outdated recruitment practices. Some view addressing this issue as a significant economic opportunity alongside workforce modernization challenges.