Screen and Shortlist Early Careers Talent 

When the way candidates present themselves has fundamentally shifted

Most graduate hiring processes were designed before AI changed candidate behaviour

• Resumes and written responses are increasingly AI-optimised

• Rising application volumes increase screening pressure

• How a candidate presents themselves is no longer a strong predictor of potential

It's no surprise that many employers are starting to question the effectiveness of the traditional model and assessment approach. Are we seeing the right candidates coming through? How many are using AI to game the process? 

Our short graduate recruitment process health check can help clarify how well your current screening approach holds up in this environment.

Takes 2 minutes. 

A rethink of graduate screening in the AI era

AI hasn’t broken graduate hiring - it’s broken the indicators we used to rely on.

Most early-stage tools that employers trust - unsupervised tests, resumes and asynchronous video interviews are at risk of manipulation with AI.

Employers know resumes can be embellished but unsupervised psychometric tests and asynchronous videos often feel objective.

AI and optimisation strategies mean candidates can game these assessments, producing results that don’t always reflect true ability.

Early-stage assessments should inform, not determine and be interpreted holistically with human judgment later in the process.

Five principles for AI-resilient graduate screening

1st Principle

Priortise indicators that are hard to fake

Structured data, verified qualifications, evidence and objective metrics

2nd Principle

Assess holistically, not in stages 

Combine multiple sources of evidence before making decisions

3rd Principle

Human judgment at the right time

Interpret early indicators later, using judgement when it matters most

4th Principle

Give candidates space to be authentic 

 Exercises, interviews, and tasks reveal their real skills and motivations

5th Principle

Real insights emerge in live interaction 

Live interviews and assessment centres show who candidates truly are

Your process might feel reliable - but early-stage assessments are at risk

Most processes seem to work fine, but things like candidate experience, time-to-hire, drop-offs and early assessment decisions can create hidden costs. AI has made some of these even more unpredictable.

See where your current process could be improved, without judgement and explore opportunities to make hiring faster, fairer and more reliable.

Identify, if and where, there's opportunity to improve process efficiency.

A smart way to navigate graduate hiring in the AI era -

One profile - everything you need

GradsSift has been designed to support hiring teams with AI-resilient, holistic screening that fits around your workflow and gives candidates the opportunity to show their authentic potential

Objectively evaluates a single applicant profile for behaviours, performance and job fit giving you a complete view beyond the resume.

With authentic showcase video, assess communication skills and team fit in minutes.

No more second-guessing AI optimised resumes.

Data you can trust. GradSift’s proprietary structured data is resilient to AI manipulation so you can trust what you see.

How it works

GradSift fits around your workflow with flexible options

Start your free GradSift pilot - no demo needed

Full access for 30 days and up to 250 applicants.

Experience a smarter, AI-resilient screening process that fits around your workflow and lets candidates show their authentic potential.

Quick to start - just provide your work email, name and organisation.

Or, Book a demo for a guided tour where we can answer any of your questions.

Trusted by employers 

✅ Proven technology with a 100% success rate in matching the way candidates are assessed by employers

✅ Privacy and data security policies and procedures approved by Australian government employers

✅ Streamlines recruitment and saves time and money

✅ Screen blinds, removes bias and achieves greater hiring diversity 

✅ Immune from AI data manipulation

"GradSift has definitely increased efficiency and productivity in our entry level talent recruitment"

"We screened candidates based on the personal attributes and experiences we value rather than a single cognitive ability test"

Case studies

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