Embracing the AI-enabled candidate: Practical insights for Early Careers | Shoosmiths’ Samantha Hope

If you’ve been following discussions on LinkedIn or at recent conferences, you’ve likely heard about Shoosmiths - the UK’s fastest-growing national full-service law firm - and their innovative approach to embracing the AI-enabled candidate. While others focused on deterring and detecting AI use, Shoosmiths chose to embrace AI use in the application process, providing candidates with clear guidance along the way.
Samantha Hope, Shoosmiths' Head of Emerging Talent, is leading the charge. Responsible for sourcing and developing trainee solicitors from initial attraction to qualification, Samantha was one of the first TA leaders to actively advocate for embracing AI in recruitment processes. And she’s joining us today to tell us exactly how she did it.
This episode will finally give you a clear understanding of how to manage candidate use of AI in Early Careers and beyond -- in a way that’s led by humans, rather than AI fighting AI.
Join host Robert Newry and Samantha as they discuss:
🤖​Embracing AI in a human-led way: Learn how Shoosmiths took a pioneering approach by integrating AI into their processes while maintaining a human-led focus in a typically cautious and traditional industry
⭐Setting expectations for candidates: Hear why clear guidance and support for candidates on AI usage in applications help them understand employer expectations, while helping them to perform to their best ability in the hiring process
💡​Balancing ethical and practical AI use: Learn why Shoosmiths have chosen not to use AI for application screening, and how they’re maintaining a fair and equitable process in the AI era
🚀​Upskilling for the future: Gain insights on how Shoosmiths are equipping employees with the AI skills necessary for the evolving legal landscape, and how they’re empowering their workforce to remain innovative and competitive
💥​AI as a strategic business tool: Learn how Shoosmiths are leveraging AI in an ethical way to create internal efficiencies and innovate on their talent acquisition process -- all in a bid to help them achieve their strategic business goals, while setting a great example for other organisations to follow
This episode is packed with insights and actionable learnings for talent acquisition leaders navigating the era of the AI-enabled candidate in early careers recruitment.
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