Enriching human knowledge with responsible AI
Our commitment to ethical GenAI in hiring
At Elsevier, we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) across all areas of our business, including hiring. We believe GenAI should be used to enhance human decision-making, not replace it.
Our Responsible AI Principles guide how we design, develop, and deploy GenAI technologies, ensuring they are transparent, fair, and aligned with our values.
How We Use GenAI in the Hiring Process
At Elsevier, GenAI tools are used to support — but never replace — human judgment in recruitment. These tools may help us with:
Resume parsing to identify relevant experience and skills
Job descriptions and adverts to ensure clarity and inclusivity
Candidate communications to provide clear, inclusive, and timely information
Interview scheduling to streamline coordination and documentation
All GenAI-assisted processes are subject to human input and oversight, with a focus on mitigating bias and ensuring accessibility.
Guidelines for Candidates Using GenAI
We recognize that many candidates use GenAI tools to prepare applications and interviews. We welcome this — when it’s done carefully and transparently. Integrity and authenticity remain essential throughout our hiring process.
Acceptable Uses
Creating or formatting your resume and cover letter, provided the content reflects your own experience
Conducting research on our business, our products and our roles.
Interview preparation, such as practicing questions or organizing your thoughts (e.g. STAR/STARR)
Note-taking or accessibility support, with prior agreement from your recruiter
Unacceptable Uses
Misrepresentation — submitting content that fabricates skills, experiences, or achievements
Live interview assistance — using GenAI to generate answers in real time
Plagiarism — presenting GenAI output as your own work without proper attribution
Any candidate using GenAI in these unacceptable ways will be excluded from consideration.
Our Expectation: Authenticity Over Automation
We want to get to know you — your ideas, your experiences, and your potential. GenAI can be a helpful tool to prepare, but it should never replace your voice or your story. Transparency, honesty, and originality are key to building trust in our process.
If you have any questions about our GenAI policies or need accommodation, please reach out to your Talent Acquisition contact.