Fixing the First Round: How AI Structured Interviews Improve Technical Hiring Outcomes

Description:
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Hiring teams are dealing with more applicants, less reliable resumes, and inconsistent early-stage interviews. This session breaks down where traditional screening is falling short and where structured AI interviews fit in the hiring process.
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The discussion covers how structured interviews are designed, how evaluation criteria and scoring work, and how teams can standardize first-round screening without removing human control. The team walks through ATS integration, interview design, transcript-based evaluation, and how to handle common concerns like transparency, bias, and candidate experience.

The session includes a live walkthrough of the platform, followed by results from The Functionary, showing how structured screening impacted interview volume, speed, and hiring outcomes.
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‍Presenters:
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- Sam Darwish, CEO, Function AI | The Functionary

- Ayman Awartani, CTO, Function AI | The Functionary

- Sergio Zetino, Director of Technical Services, The Functionary