Artificial Intelligence Now Has a Seat at the Recruitment Table: What Does This Mean for Employers and Employees?
- AIDA Recruitment
- Jul 2
- 3 min read
The pace of recruitment in Lithuania has accelerated dramatically in recent years. While a few decades ago finding a candidate could take months, and just a few years ago it averaged 3-4 weeks, today’s fast-paced lifestyle and work environment demand even quicker hiring solutions. Recruitment agencies are now setting goals to find qualified candidates within days.
A recent study covering nearly 80 technology and IT sector companies in the Baltic States revealed that automation is currently most often applied to basic tasks - such as writing job descriptions, distributing job postings, and scheduling interviews. However, Antanas Giraitis, founder of the recruitment agency AIDA Recruitment, says these are only the first steps toward broader automation of the hiring process.
In fact, 81% of companies in the Baltics plan to automate at least part of their recruitment process within the next two years. For instance, artificial intelligence (AI) can already generate interview summaries, highlight key candidate competencies, and help recruiters make faster and more informed decisions.
Who Makes Better Hiring Decisions - AI or HR?
Initial interviews are one of the most time and resource-intensive stages of recruitment. In Lithuania, HR professionals often remain sceptical about automation due to concerns over security, unfamiliarity with new tools, and the comfort of traditional methods. Yet, according to AIDA Recruitment, a growing number of candidates are opting for AI-powered interviews-up by 20% over the past year. Real-world examples also reflect evolving hiring trends.
During an experiment conducted by the emotional support service "Child Line", volunteers could choose between a traditional interview and an automated one. The result: three times more people chose the AI assistant, citing a faster, more convenient, and lower-stress experience. Importantly, the AI did not make final decisions; it collected information and provided insights for human review.
Moreover, the evaluation of candidates by recruitment professionals frequently aligned with the AI’s assessments. At the "Motivated at Work 2025" conference, participants watched recorded candidate interviews and rated their suitability as weak, potential, or strong.
71% of professionals rated the candidate the same way as the AI did - as a potential hire. The AI tool also provided a detailed summary of the interview and additional insights (see the candidate’s final profile).
While Companies Debate, Candidates Are Already Using Technology
A recent viral video on social media showed a candidate using deepfake technology during a job interview to alter their appearance and present themselves as an expert in a specific field. Although unethical, this case highlights a growing reality: within just a few years, the quality of video forgeries may advance so much that distinguishing real from fake will become extremely difficult.
This means that companies will soon face not only the challenge of integrating AI into hiring but also of protecting themselves against technological abuse. “If we still think that AI and recruitment are incompatible, we must acknowledge that AI is already at the hiring table,” says Giraitis. “Instead of doubting it, we should be looking for ways to harness its potential.”
This is not about superficial uses of technology, like turning a profile picture into anime artwork. It’s about serious integration of AI into recruitment. Automation is transforming not only how hiring is done, but also what candidates expect. Younger generations demand faster, more transparent processes. Technological solutions are already shaping the future of work. The question is no longer if, but how quickly organizations will adapt.
About AIDA Recruitment
AIDA Recruitment is a technology-based recruitment agency operating in the Baltic States, Ukraine, and Poland. It is also the developer of TeamFill, a virtual interview assistant that ensures fast, seamless interview processes and provides accurate assessments of candidate responses.
The full report, “Recruitment in the Baltics 2025: How Automation is Changing Hiring Processes”, is available here:: https://www.aidarecruitment.com/recruitmentinthebaltics
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