Hiring Rewired: Human Intelligence in the AI-Driven Job Market

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape recruiting—from resume screening and job descriptions to candidate sourcing and interview workflows—the hiring process has become faster, more automated, and increasingly complex. According to the World Economic Forum, approximately 88% of companies now use some form of AI to filter or rank job applications, signaling how deeply embedded automation has become in modern hiring practices. At the same time, job seekers are increasingly relying on AI tools to tailor resumes and prepare for interviews, creating a market where efficiency is high—but trust and human connection are under growing strain.

In a world where technology can make nearly every candidate appear like a perfect match on paper, how do employers and job seekers actually identify the right fit—and where does human intelligence still matter most in the hiring process?

On this episode of The CG Hour, Fanny Dunagan sits down with a panel of hiring and career leaders—Rupesh Bhoje, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at CG Infinity, Trevor Houston, Founder and CEO of ClearPath Wealth Strategies, and Lucas Odegard, Practice Director at Robert Half. Spanning the employer, recruiter, and job seeker perspectives, the conversation explores how AI is transforming hiring workflows, where it breaks down, and why human judgment, communication, and trust are more critical than ever.

Key takeaways from the conversation…

• AI as an accelerator—not a replacement: How automation is reducing administrative work while elevating the importance of human decision-making and face-to-face interaction.

• The candidate experience crisis: Why mass applications, automated rejections, and prolonged interview cycles are damaging morale—and what employers can do differently.

• Standing out in an AI-saturated market: From networking and storytelling to video and in-person events, practical strategies for rehumanizing hiring on both sides of the table.

Rupesh Bhoje is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Staffing, and Immigration at CG Infinity. With more than 20 years of experience in global recruiting and workforce strategy, he has spent over a decade leading talent initiatives at CG Infinity, focusing on scalable hiring, technology enablement, and candidate experience.

Trevor Houston is the Founder and CEO of ClearPath Wealth Strategies and host of the Who You Know Job Networking Show. A career transition coach and speaker, Trevor works closely with job seekers—particularly senior professionals—helping them navigate layoffs, age bias, and income disruption by reintroducing human connection into the job search.

Lucas Odegard is a Practice Director at Robert Half, specializing in placing technology professionals across the Dallas–Fort Worth market. With a decade of experience in recruiting and staffing, Lucas brings a unique “middle-ground” perspective, advising both employers and candidates on skills demand, compensation trends, and hiring best practices.

Article written by MarketScale.