AI Applicant Screening Call Statement

Recruitment Direct UK Limited (“RDUK”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) to support the initial screening of applicants following the submission of a job application.

The purpose of AI Applicant Screening Calls is to improve response times, enhance applicant engagement and support a more efficient recruitment process.

This statement explains how AI-assisted applicant screening calls operate and how information collected during these interactions may be used.

Following an application, applicants may receive an AI-assisted telephone call designed to:

• Confirm application details.
• Ask role-specific screening questions.
• Verify availability and work preferences.
• Gather additional information relevant to the vacancy.
• Assess suitability against vacancy requirements.
• Support recruitment and compliance processes.
• Reduce delays in the recruitment process.

These calls are intended to assist consultants by collecting relevant information efficiently and consistently.

During an AI-assisted screening call, information may be collected including:

• Applicant contact details.
• Employment history.
• Skills and qualifications.
• Availability for work.
• Location preferences.
• Right to work information.
• Responses to vacancy-specific questions.
• Compliance-related information.

Information collected may be recorded and stored within Recruitment Direct UK Limited's recruitment systems.

AI-assisted screening calls are used to support recruitment activities and improve operational efficiency.

Final recruitment decisions, applicant submissions, placements and employment-related decisions remain subject to human review and approval.

AI technologies do not replace professional judgement or human responsibility.

All AI-assisted recruitment activities operate in conjunction with:

• Privacy Policy.
• Candidate Privacy Notice.
• Data Protection and GDPR Policy.
• AI Transparency Statement.
• Human Review Statement.
• AI Fairness and Bias Statement.

Recruitment Direct UK Limited is committed to ensuring that AI technologies are used lawfully, fairly and responsibly.

Participation in AI-assisted screening calls is optional. Applicants who prefer not to participate can request a manual screening call or a traditional interview with a recruitment consultant.

This ensures all applicants have equal access to recruitment while maintaining appropriate human oversight.

Applicants may request further information regarding AI-assisted screening processes by contacting Recruitment Direct UK Limited.

The use of AI-assisted screening calls helps:

• Contact applicants quickly after application.
• Improve applicant engagement.
• Reduce recruitment administration.
• Support consistent screening processes.
• Accelerate recruitment timescales.
• Improve service delivery to clients and applicants.

Recruitment Direct UK Limited will continue to review and improve AI-assisted recruitment technologies to ensure they remain effective, transparent and compliant with applicable legislation.

Questions regarding the use of AI screening technologies within Recruitment Direct UK Limited may be directed to: