AI in talent acquisition isn’t just a trend — it’s reshaping how today’s graduates enter the job market. This was the focus of a recent sharing session hosted by the Department of Management on 9 March, where Ms Agnes Wun, Co‑founder and CEO of Neufast, met with students to explore how emerging technologies are transforming hiring processes. The interactive discussion offered students a closer look at the evolving role of AI in recruitment, from applicant screening to interview facilitation, while also sparking broader conversations about career preparation and innovation in the HR tech landscape.
What followed was an eye‑opening journey into an industry shifting faster than most students expect. Ms Wun unpacked how AI now supports some of the earliest and most time‑consuming recruitment stages — from parsing thousands of CVs to bridging interview schedules between employers and job seekers. For many attendees, it was their first glimpse into how deeply automation is woven into modern hiring systems.
The session’s most energising moments came when Ms Wun turned theory into practice. Students learned where AI tools tend to perform best, how they help organisations standardise early‑stage evaluations, and why job seekers benefit from understanding the logic behind these systems. Several attendees noted that this clarity helped remove the mystery and anxiety around AI‑driven hiring.
Just as practical were the takeaways on how to stand out in AI‑mediated recruitment pipelines. Students left with concrete strategies for navigating resume screening algorithms, improving their likelihood of moving past automated filters, and avoiding common missteps that could unintentionally lower their chances in early assessments.
Beyond recruitment technology, Ms Wun also shared her entrepreneurial experience building Neufast from the ground up. Her candid reflections on launching and scaling an AI‑driven startup offered students an authentic view into the challenges and opportunities shaping Hong Kong’s tech ecosystem. The behind‑the‑scenes perspective sparked visible excitement among students curious about innovation, leadership, and startup careers.
