KUNGFU.AI’s AI Hiring Survival Guide

Finding the right talent for your team is one of the most important things a company can do. It’s also something that frequently gets overlooked or underestimated. Companies often treat hiring as a transactional process that’s more focused on “butts in seats” rather than finding the right person for the role. In doing so, they probably spend more money and take more time than they should. Hiring the right person is more important (and more challenging) than ever. 

With the rise of remote work, the job market is as competitive as ever for both candidates and organizations. On top of that, a dramatic shift in how we use technology in our day to day is usually reflected by a dramatic shift in the job market, what companies need, and what candidates want. The rise of AI in the market has led to an even more competitive race to hire and retain talent with a new and specialized skill set. This means companies are entering into a space they haven’t navigated before and hiring for skill sets they’ve never recruited. 

That's why we’d like to help. We’ve been in the AI space for a while now and we’ve found some things that work well for us. Through our experience, we’ve found they’ll work for your organization too. We’ve put together a few services that just might help make the recruitment process easier and more efficient for your organization. Whether your organization has never hired a Machine Learning Engineer or you have hired twenty, these services are built in a way to meet your organization where you are. Below, we outline the services we provide, the types of roles we focus on, and the recruitment practices we avoid to ensure a seamless experience for your organization.

What We’ll Do

Our recruitment process is designed to align with your company's goals and specific hiring needs. Here's what you can expect when you partner with us:

• Job Posting Creation: Job postings are a dime a dozen these days. More often than not, they’re boring, redundant, and a laundry list of qualifications that rule out 99% of qualified applicants. Taking time to build an inclusive and fine-tuned job posting is worth the time and effort. Plus, it’s something we feel that we’re pretty good at. 
• Interview Process Creation: Let’s face it, interviewing isn’t fun (maybe some people will disagree, but generally speaking). Let us help you create an interview process that is consistent, fair and provides a good experience to both sides. 
• Ideal Profile Creation: Enough with the “we need a unicorn” approach to hiring. Together, let’s build out a candidate profile that actually fits the role at hand. This way, we can save time, money AND create realistic expectations for your hiring teams. 
• Sourcing Strategy: Half the battle is knowing where to look. We’ll provide you with some tips and tricks for where to start looking for top candidates.
• Active Sourcing & Screening: Think you found the right candidate but you’re not totally sure how to screen them to make sure? No problem, we know a thing or two about how to do that and we’re happy to act as an extension of your hiring team. 
• Screening Process: Canned, generic interview questions and irrelevant coding exercises are about as useful as a predictive model that's only prediction is “maybe”.  Let us help your team come up with questions that actually target what your company needs and shows candidates you care. 
• Active Interview Participation: Our team of ML experts can join in on interviews, whether they conduct them individually or work alongside your team.

Types of Roles We Specialize In

We focus on sourcing for roles that are mainly in the AI/ML space. While exceptions can be made, these are generally the skillsets we work with:

• Machine Learning Engineers (MLEs) & Data Scientists
• Software Engineers (Python/Data-related)
• Data Engineers
• Project/Product Managers
• AI Strategists

These roles are critical to driving innovation and growth, and our sourcing strategies are built to attract candidates with the expertise to excel in these areas.

What We Won’t Do

To maintain transparency and provide clear expectations, there are a few services we do not offer. This allows us to stay focused on delivering the best results within our specialized scope:

• Agency Pricing: We do not operate under traditional agency models, meaning we have a unique pricing strategy to best help your organization. Our pricing is structured differently to provide more value and flexibility. 
• Full-Desk Recruiting: Our services focus on sourcing, screening, and interview support, but we do not manage every aspect of the recruiting process, such as offer negotiations and onboarding. This allows you to maintain control over key aspects of hiring.

Why Choose Us?

We’ve been hiring in the AI/ML space since 2017 and have built a truly world-class team. So to put it simply, we know what we’re doing. Our goal is to help your company source high-quality candidates efficiently, build sustainable and healthy interview practices, and mature as an AI-focused organization. With customized services that are both flexible and scalable, we make it easier to find the right talent without the burden of traditional recruiting fees or outdated processes.

Reach out to us today to learn how we can help your team!