ChatGPT is great. But for recruitment, it's missing the essentials.
The ChatGPT reflex
Many recruiters use ChatGPT for:
- Writing job offers
- Generating interview questions
- Analyzing CVs
- Writing reports
But it's risky. Here's why.
ChatGPT limitations for recruitment
1. No process structure
ChatGPT answers one-off questions. It doesn't guide you through a coherent process.
| What you ask for | What ChatGPT does | What's missing |
|---|---|---|
| "Write a job offer" | Generates an offer | No job description beforehand |
| "Give me interview questions" | Lists questions | No link to job criteria |
| "Analyze this CV" | Summarizes the CV | No comparison with target profile |
Result: Process fragments, not methodology.
2. No recruitment memory
ChatGPT forgets everything with each new conversation.
- It doesn't know which position you're recruiting for
- It doesn't remember previous candidates
- It can't compare answers between candidates
3. No HR expertise
ChatGPT knows a lot, but isn't an HR expert.
| Area | ChatGPT | Aurelia |
|---|---|---|
| STAR method | Knows the concept | Applies systematically |
| Cognitive biases | Can list them | Helps avoid them |
| Forbidden questions | Can get it wrong | Always compliant |
| Best practices | Generic | Specific and validated |
4. Major GDPR risk
Pasting a CV in ChatGPT = transferring personal data to OpenAI.
- Data can be used to train the model
- Hosted in the USA (no GDPR guarantee)
- No data processing agreement (DPA)
- No controlled data retention period
5. Variable and unguaranteed quality
ChatGPT can generate:
- Illegal interview questions
- Discriminatory criteria without realizing it
- Biased evaluations depending on wording
Comparison table
| Criteria | ChatGPT | Aurelia |
|---|---|---|
| **Process structure** | ||
| Guided journey | ❌ | ✅ 5 steps |
| End-to-end consistency | ❌ | ✅ |
| Validated templates | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Memory** | ||
| Recruitment memory | ❌ | ✅ |
| Candidate history | ❌ | ✅ |
| Comparison between candidates | ❌ | ✅ |
| **HR expertise** | ||
| STAR method applied | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Guaranteed compliant questions | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Integrated best practices | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| **Specific features** | ||
| Automatic CV parsing | ❌ | ✅ |
| Interview transcription | ❌ | ✅ |
| Objective scoring | ❌ | ✅ |
| Comparison report | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Compliance** | ||
| GDPR | ⚠️ Risky | ✅ By design |
| EU hosting | ❌ USA | ✅ 100% EU |
| DPA available | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| **Pricing** | ||
| Free | ✅ (limited) | ❌ |
| Pro version | 20€/month | 149-999€/month |
Real cases
Case 1: Writing a job offer
With ChatGPT:
Prompt: "Write a job offer for a B2B sales rep"
Result: Generic offer, no context, no salary,
standard structureWith Aurelia:
Process: Job description → Ideal profile → Generate offer
Result: Personalized offer, based on YOUR criteria,
structure optimized for conversionCase 2: Preparing an interview
With ChatGPT:
Prompt: "Give me questions for a sales rep interview"
Result: 10 generic questions, no link to
target profile, no evaluation methodWith Aurelia:
Process: Define criteria → Generate STAR questions →
Evaluation template with indicators
Result: Complete interview template, consistent with
job description, evaluation method includedCase 3: Comparing candidates
With ChatGPT:
Impossible to compare: no memory between conversations,
no standardized criteria, no scoringWith Aurelia:
Process: Score on same criteria → Comparison table →
Strengths/weaknesses summary → RecommendationThe real GDPR problem
What many don't know
When you paste a CV into ChatGPT:
- 1
**International transfer**: Data sent to the USA
- 2
**Uncontrolled purpose**: OpenAI can use the data
- 3
**No consent**: The candidate hasn't accepted
- 4
**No legal basis**: You have no justification
The risks
| Risk | Consequence |
|---|---|
| CNIL audit | Fine up to 4% of revenue |
| Candidate complaint | Damages and interest |
| Data breach | Liability engaged |
With Aurelia
- 100% hosted in EU (Supabase/AWS Frankfurt + Hostinger France)
- DPA signed with all subprocessors
- Data minimized with defined retention periods
- Never used to train AI
When to use what?
Use ChatGPT for:
- ✅ Understanding a general concept
- ✅ Brainstorming ideas
- ✅ Writing marketing content (not personal data)
- ✅ Answering general questions
Use Aurelia for:
- ✅ Recruiting (entire process)
- ✅ Processing candidate data (CVs, interviews)
- ✅ Objective evaluation and comparison
- ✅ Ensuring compliance
Summary
| Need | ChatGPT | Aurelia |
|---|---|---|
| One-off questions | ✅ OK | Overkill |
| Structured process | ❌ | ✅ |
| Candidate data | ❌ Risky | ✅ |
| Guaranteed quality | ❌ | ✅ |
| Compare candidates | ❌ | ✅ |
ChatGPT = general-purpose assistant Aurelia = recruitment expert
Next steps
ChatGPT is a fantastic tool for many tasks. But recruitment requires a specialized, structured, and GDPR-compliant tool.
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