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recognized as a leader by

The 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™

for Talent Acquisition Suites

With AI, Winston takes on tedious
and highly manual tasks

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Winston Match identifies the best candidates for your roles and offers up proactive suggestions. Learn more →

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Review

Accelerate hiring by replacing traditional resume reviews with Winston Screen and AI-driven shortlisting. Learn more →

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Communicate

Winston Chat uses advanced LLMs to personalize job recommendations and guide candidates through applications. Learn more →

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Automate

From screening to scheduling, Winston Companion handles the most repetitive tasks with speed. Learn more →

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Winston supercharges the hiring process, so you can focus on finding the right candidate.

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The Complete SmartRecruiters Experience

From the AI intelligence layer powered by Winston, to the core talent operating system with SmartOS, to the add-on modules bringing valuable upgrades — your team will be empowered to attract, select, and hire the right people at the right time.

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Chat Screen Match Companion

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✔ Scalable Architecture   ✔ Open APIs   ✔ Enterprise Security   ✔ Global Compliance

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Meet your new best friend, Winston

The AI companion built to anticipate, automate, and add a touch of joy to your hiring process.

What makes Winston Chat different from traditional recruiting chatbots?

Most traditional chatbots are ‘rule-based,’ relying on predefined scripts and keyword matching to respond to candidate questions. This often leads to frustrating dead ends or repetitive loops when questions fall outside the script. Winston Chat is powered by advanced generative AI. Instead of pulling from a limited library, it dynamically generates responses based on your career site and knowledge base. The result: A more flexible, human-like experience that not only answers questions but also recommends jobs, screens candidates, and schedules interviews — all without leaving the chat!

How do recruiting chatbots and hiring agents improve the candidate experience?

Recruiting chatbots and hiring agents provide real-time, personalized interactions with candidates, making the hiring process faster and more engaging. They answer questions instantly, guide candidates through applications, recommend relevant jobs, and schedule interviews. By being available 24/7 and offering a seamless, efficient experience, they reduce friction and keep candidates engaged from application to offer.

What is an AI hiring agent?

An AI hiring agent is a software tool or virtual system that uses artificial intelligence to assist with or automate parts of the recruitment process. This can include screening resumes, matching candidates to job descriptions, scheduling interviews, conducting video interview analysis, and even engaging with applicants through chatbots. AI hiring agents are designed to save time and streamline hiring workflows.

What are the benefits of using AI in hiring?

  • Speed and Efficiency: AI can process hundreds of applications in seconds, helping recruiters focus on top candidates.
  • Cost Savings: Automating repetitive tasks reduces the need for extensive manual labor.
  • Consistency: AI follows set criteria, helping reduce inconsistencies and human errors in screening.

What kind of organizations most benefit from AI hiring agents?

Organizations that benefit most from AI hiring agents typically share the following characteristics:

  • High-volume hiring needs (e.g., customer service, retail, logistics)
  • Large talent pipelines that require efficient screening (e.g., multinational corporations, tech firms)
  • Decentralized or remote hiring processes
  • Data-driven HR departments looking to improve hiring metrics
  • Startups and mid-size companies aiming to scale quickly with lean HR teams
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