More firms are also intensifying their scrutiny of applicants during interviews to make sure they get what is described as a more “holistic” view of candidates who may have used artificial intelligence when making job applications, according to the survey from Irishjobs.
The survey highlights the extent to which artificial intelligence is now permeating many aspects of modern life.
It found that more than a quarter of employers in Ireland are using artificial intelligence tools in their recruitment processes.
Irishjobs said 28pc of employers are now utilising the technology as its use gains traction among businesses.
The survey found that 56pc of the firms using AI tools to hire staff have only introduced the technology within the past 12 months.
Companies confirmed they are increasingly checking to see which prospective job applicants might be trying to embellish their job applications with the help of artificial intelligence.
The survey notes that 39pc of firms have introduced AI content detection software into their hiring processes, and 20pc now have increased levels of candidate testing.
Almost a third of recruiters said they are aware of jobseekers using AI technology during the hiring process. Just over 70pc of employers who are aware of candidates using AI have increased their focus on interview evaluation to ensure a more “holistic” assessment of candidates, according to the survey.
Technology is having a significant impact in how employers attract and recruit potential talent
Sam Dooley, the country director of Stepstone Group Ireland, who has responsibility for Irishjobs, said artificial intelligence is now “transforming” the recruitment sector.
“While we’re still at an early stage in the lifecycle of AI, it’s clear from our findings that the technology is having a significant impact in how employers attract and recruit potential talent – more than 1 in 4 organisations in Ireland are already leveraging the technology to drive change,” he said.
Mr Dooley added: “As more jobs candidates experiment with these tools, it is unsurprising to see employers put an increased emphasis on more personal evaluation methods, such as interviews, to get more comprehensive insights into candidate performance earlier in the hiring process.”
Of the firms that were surveyed, 39pc said that AI has resulted in a faster hiring process, while 38pc said it has improved the candidate experience of the recruitment process.
The two main uses so far of AI in recruitment is for sending reminders and tracking candidates’ application status. The survey found that 42pc of firms use AI for each of those facets of hiring.
Another 39pc are using artificial intelligence tools to schedule job interviews.
But firms are still working out exactly how beneficial AI might be in their recruitment processes.
Just over half of recruiters – 51pc – said that AI has made their job easier, but 46pc said it has made their job more complicated.
The survey included responses from 250 senior leasers in businesses across the country.