FishTank
AI Readiness Diagnostic

How AI-ready is your recruitment business?

A confidential 10-minute diagnostic covering AI usage, data handling, governance, and readiness. Your responses are used to generate a personalised AI Exposure Report.

31Questions
6Sections
~10Minutes

🔒 Confidential. Responses are only shared with your FishTank consultant.

A
About You
Question 1 of 31
What is the name of your recruitment business?
This is used to group responses from your team together.
Please enter your company name to continue.
A
About You
Question 2 of 31
Which area of the recruitment business do you primarily work in?
Recruitment Consultant (Perm)
Recruitment Consultant (Temp/Contract)
Resourcer / Talent Sourcer
Business Development / Sales
Leadership / Senior Management
Compliance & Regulatory
Operations / Support
Other
Please make a selection to continue.
A
About You
Question 3 of 31
Which best describes your role level?
Individual Contributor
Team Lead / Senior Consultant
Manager / Principal
Director / Head of Practice
C-Suite / Founder / Owner
Please make a selection to continue.
A
About You
Question 4 of 31
How long have you worked at this company?
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
3–5 years
5+ years
Please make a selection to continue.
A
About You
Question 5 of 31
How large is the team you work within?
Just me
2–5 people
6–15 people
16–50 people
50+ people
Please make a selection to continue.
B
Section B of 6
AI Usage & Tools
How you are currently using AI tools — which ones, how often, and what for.
B
AI Usage & Tools
Question 6 of 31
Have you used any AI tools for work-related purposes in the last 3 months?
Yes — regularly
Yes — occasionally
No
Not sure
Please make a selection to continue.
B
AI Usage & Tools
Question 7 of 31
Which AI tools have you used for work?
Select all that apply.
ChatGPT (Free)
ChatGPT Team / Enterprise
Google Gemini
Microsoft Copilot
Claude (Anthropic)
LinkedIn AI features
Bullhorn AI
Outreach automation tools
Company-provided AI tools
Other AI tools
I have not used AI tools for work
Please make a selection to continue.
B
AI Usage & Tools
Question 8 of 31
How frequently do you use AI tools for work-related tasks?
Multiple times a day
Daily
A few times a week
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Please make a selection to continue.
B
AI Usage & Tools
Question 9 of 31
Which recruitment tasks do you use AI to support?
Select all that apply.
Writing or editing job descriptions
Crafting candidate outreach
CV screening or shortlisting
Summarising calls or meetings
Interview question generation
Writing contracts or compliance documents
Candidate or market research
Client-facing proposals
Internal reporting
Building CRM records
Other
Please make a selection to continue.
B
AI Usage & Tools
Question 10 of 31
How would you describe your reliance on AI for those tasks?
Helpful but non-essential
Important but I always double-check the output
Frequently relied upon — I rarely question it
Critical — I could not complete these tasks without it
Not applicable
Please make a selection to continue.
B
AI Usage & Tools
Question 11 of 31
On balance, how has using AI tools affected the quality of your work?
Significantly improved it
Somewhat improved it
No noticeable difference
Sometimes helps, sometimes hurts
I do not use AI tools
Please make a selection to continue.
C
Section C of 6
Data & Clients
What data is entering AI tools across your team, and how carefully it is being handled.
C
Data & Clients
Question 12 of 31
What types of information have you entered into AI tools for work?
Select all that apply.
Public or marketing content
Internal company documents or playbooks
Candidate CVs or personal details
Client briefs or commercial terms
Interview notes or feedback
Salary or margin information
Compliance or legal documentation
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
I am unsure what counts as sensitive
Please make a selection to continue.
C
Data & Clients
Question 13 of 31
When you input candidate information into an AI tool, how do you typically handle it?
I enter full details without modification
I anonymise or redact before entering
I only enter job title or skills — no personal data
I avoid entering candidate data entirely
I have not thought about this
Please make a selection to continue.
C
Data & Clients
Question 14 of 31
Before entering information into an AI tool, do you consider whether it may be sensitive?
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Please make a selection to continue.
C
Data & Clients
Question 15 of 31
Have AI-generated outputs ever been shared with clients or candidates without human review?
Yes — regularly
Yes — occasionally
No
Not sure
Please make a selection to continue.
C
Data & Clients
Question 16 of 31
Are you aware of your GDPR obligations that apply specifically to AI use?
Yes — clearly aware and I act accordingly
Somewhat — I have a general understanding
No — not sure how it applies
No — was not aware this was relevant
Please make a selection to continue.
C
Data & Clients
Question 17 of 31
Has your business ever experienced a data-related issue connected to AI use?
Yes — a confirmed incident
Yes — a near-miss or concern
Not that I am aware of
No
Please make a selection to continue.
D
Section D of 6
Governance
Whether AI use in your business has structure, ownership and accountability behind it.
D
Governance
Question 18 of 31
Are you aware of any company guidance or policy on acceptable AI use?
Yes — clear and documented policy exists
Yes — informal guidance has been shared
No — not aware of any
Not sure
Please make a selection to continue.
D
Governance
Question 19 of 31
Do you know who is responsible for AI use decisions in the business?
Yes — clearly defined
I have a rough idea
No — not defined
Not sure
Please make a selection to continue.
D
Governance
Question 20 of 31
Has anyone in your business reviewed or approved the AI tools you use?
Yes — tools are vetted and approved
Some tools approved, some not
No — I use what I find useful
Not sure
Please make a selection to continue.
D
Governance
Question 21 of 31
If an AI-related issue arose today, do you know who would be accountable?
Yes — accountability is clear
Probably leadership but not formally defined
No — I have no idea
Not sure
Please make a selection to continue.
D
Governance
Question 22 of 31
Have you received any training on using AI responsibly in a recruitment context?
Yes — formal training provided
Informal guidance has been shared
No — but I would welcome it
No — and I do not feel I need it
Please make a selection to continue.
E
Section E of 6
Bias & Quality
How AI outputs are being quality-checked and what impact they are having on your stakeholders.
E
Bias & Quality
Question 23 of 31
How confident are you that AI tools do not introduce bias into recruitment decisions?
Very confident — I understand and actively manage this risk
Somewhat confident — I check outputs but not systematically
I am concerned — I have noticed potential issues
Not confident — I have not thought about this much
I do not use AI for candidate-facing tasks
Please make a selection to continue.
E
Bias & Quality
Question 24 of 31
How often do you verify AI-generated outputs before using or sending them?
Always — I never send without human review
Usually — I check most of the time
Sometimes — I check when I have time
Rarely — I trust the output
Never — I use it as-is
Please make a selection to continue.
E
Bias & Quality
Question 25 of 31
When you use AI to draft communications, do they authentically represent your brand voice?
Yes — I adapt the output so it feels authentic
Mostly — it needs light editing
Not really — it feels generic
No — I would rather write from scratch
I do not use AI for communications
Please make a selection to continue.
E
Bias & Quality
Question 26 of 31
Has AI use ever led to a poor experience for a candidate or client?
Yes — directly
Possibly — I have had concerns
Not that I am aware of
No
Please make a selection to continue.
F
Section F of 6
Readiness
Your confidence with AI today and where you see the biggest opportunities ahead.
F
Readiness
Question 27 of 31
How comfortable do you feel using AI tools for work today?
Very comfortable — I explore and experiment
Comfortable — I use what I know well
Neutral — I use it when I have to
Uncomfortable — I prefer not to use it
Very uncomfortable — I actively avoid AI
Please make a selection to continue.
F
Readiness
Question 28 of 31
Where do you see the biggest untapped opportunity for AI in your business?
Select up to 3.
Faster candidate sourcing and screening
More personalised candidate outreach at scale
Reducing admin burden on consultants
Better market and salary intelligence
More consistent compliance documentation
Faster and higher-quality job description writing
Business development and client targeting
I am not sure yet
Please make a selection to continue.
F
Readiness
Question 29 of 31
What is the biggest barrier preventing more effective AI use in your business?
Select up to 2.
Do not know where to start
Risk of data breaches or compliance failures
Quality and accuracy of outputs
Lack of clear guidance or policy
Loss of the human touch with candidates
Cost of tools
Resistance from the team
We are already using it well
Please make a selection to continue.
F
Readiness
Question 30 of 31
How would you describe the current state of AI adoption in your business?
Structured and intentional — we have a clear approach
Growing but inconsistent — varies by person or team
Early stage — a few people using it informally
Uncharted — no real visibility or direction
Behind — not using AI meaningfully yet
Please make a selection to continue.
F
Readiness
Question 31 of 31
Is there anything else you would like to share about AI use in your business?
Optional. Confidential — used to add qualitative context to the report.
Please make a selection to continue.
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