Using only one AI tool for everything is like trying to build a house with a Swiss army knife. Sure, it can do a lot, but when you need something specific, it struggles. Different LLMs shine at different things. Picking the right one for the right task can make your life way easier and boost results.
Most recruiters stick to one tool because they think all AI is the same. I did the same at first. ChatGPT was my go-to for everything. But soon I hit limits. It couldn’t search LinkedIn. Sometimes the writing sounded robotic. And other tools just handled certain tasks better. That’s the reality of AI in Recruitment.
Stephen Wetherall | Project Manager, Research & Recruitment
The AI Stack – who does what best
ChatGPT is your generalist. Great for general tasks, generating images, making custom GPTs, and linking to enterprise systems. Covers about 80% of what you need. The custom GPT feature is awesome if you want something tailored to your company language and processes.
Gemini is the video wizard. Works well with Google Workspace and can do most general tasks like ChatGPT. But its real magic is creating videos. Perfect for employer branding or short culture clips.
Claude is all about human-sounding writing. Outreach messages, emails, long content – it just feels natural. It can also build mini apps like candidate evaluation tools or scorecards. Great for structured recruitment processes.
NotebookLM is your research sidekick. Upload audio, documents, resumes, LinkedIn profiles and it’ll synthesize everything into actionable insights. Offline-friendly and super handy for interview analysis.
Grok is the rebel. Searches LinkedIn, GitHub, public emails, basically anything publicly available. Use responsibly but if you need super-fast sourcing, Grok is a game-changer.
Iulia Ranga | Project Manager, Research & Recruitment
How to build your AI stack
If you can only pick one tool go with ChatGPT or Gemini.
Two tools? Add Claude for killer candidate communication.
Three? NotebookLM for all that interview analysis.
Want to push sourcing to the next level? Try Grok.
Need recruitment marketing content? Gemini does videos like a pro.
Remember, these tools are not interchangeable. Using the right one at the right time saves loads of time and improves results.
Leader tips:
If you manage a team, don’t just pick whatever your company approved. Let someone test multiple LLMs for a month. Try real workflows. Track what works. Small investment, huge productivity payoff.
The big picture is AI literacy in recruitment. Teams that know which tool to use and when will crush it. Start with ChatGPT or Gemini, experiment, build your stack, and own your AI in Recruitment game.
