Repelled at first sight? Expectations and intentions of job-seekers reading about AI selection in job advertisements

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in personnel selection to automate decision-making. Initial evidence points negative effects of automating these procedures on applicant experiences. However, the effect prospect automated job-seekers’ pre-process perceptions (e.g., organizational attractiveness) and intentions (to apply for advertised job) still unclear. We conducted three experiments ( Study 1 2 as within-subjects designs, 3 a between-subjects design; N = 36, 44, 172) systematically varying information job advertisements automation different stages process : screening stage by human vs. non-specified agent an AI; interview AI interview). Results showed small , ), but stronger when also interviews were Study3 ) job-seekers expectations, perceptions, intentions. Possible reasons are discussed with special consideration recruiting explored qualitative approach . • Progress development allows organizations their process. Three studies assessed job-seekers' reactions AI-based specified advertisements. show that differed depending The use had perceived attractiveness intention apply. applications was evaluated less negatively.