Cost-Effective Hiring
November 13, 2025
9 min read
How to Use Free AI Resume Screening Without Sacrificing Quality
The myth: free AI resume screening is low-quality. The truth: you can screen 500+ resumes per week with free tools and still get 85-90% accuracy. The catch: you need to know what you're doing. This Q&A breaks down which free tools actually work, their real limitations, how to set them up for quality, and when to upgrade to paid solutions. Includes ROI calculation, best practices, and honest assessment of free vs. paid.
Thomas Bennett