This past week, several more job seekers have reached out through our Proactive Talent contact form, mistaking us for a direct hiring or contingent search firm. They were hoping we could pitch them to hiring companies—for a fee.

The hiring and recruiting industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation like never before. From screening resumes to predicting employee success, AI-powered tools promise to save time, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. But how do you know if these tools are actually