What JobTalk does

JobTalk Inc. (operating as JobTalk AI) is a voice-first agentic AI recruiting platform founded in 2023 by Taj Haslani and headquartered at 120 Wood Ave South, Suite 300, Iselin, New Jersey. The company's product is an AI voice agent that autonomously calls candidates, conducts multi-turn structured screening conversations, adapts follow-up questions in real time, scores responses, and delivers transcripts and ranked shortlists to recruiters within minutes. It extends across SMS, email, and voicemail channels for coordinated multi-channel outreach, and integrates bi-directionally with 90+ ATS/HRIS platforms including Bullhorn, Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, iCIMS, SAP SuccessFactors, JobDiva, Avionté, Ceipal, and a long tail of regional staffing systems in North America and EMEA. The platform supports 23+ languages with native-quality speech synthesis and continuous mid-conversation code-switching detection.

The company serves three primary customer segments — staffing agencies, corporate talent acquisition teams, and BPOs — with named enterprise customers including ApTask, eTeam, DiverseLynx, FirstTek, Cynergy, HudsonData, StaffNow, and Sunrise Systems. Documented use cases span high-volume IT staffing, light industrial, healthcare, and multi-vertical staffing; one customer (eTeam) has executed 723,000+ outreach calls yielding 283 successful starts on the platform. To date, more than 2 million candidates have been screened across client deployments, with throughput claims of 500+ candidates per hour and reported customer outcomes including 90% faster time-to-submit, 94% decrease in cost per hire, and 20x candidate outreach volume versus manual recruiting.

JobTalk's business model is primarily usage-based: customers pay per call made and per candidate screened with no platform fee, no per-seat license, and no long-term contract requirement. Enterprise annual contracts are available as an ancillary stream for large organizations, and a free pilot is offered to qualified teams. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (Book a Demo / Talk to Sales CTAs led by a CRO and dedicated AEs) with a product-led self-serve motion (live voice AI demo call and multi-language demo available without signup). The company has built enterprise-grade compliance (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, TCPA, EEOC, NYC AEDT) and operates across the U.S., Germany, Netherlands, France, India, Singapore, Brazil, and Mexico. No revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed; the company appears privately held and bootstrapped or self-funded, with no institutional investment disclosed in source materials.

Name

JobTalk

Legal name

JobTalk Inc.

Website

https://jobtalk.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JobTalk AI is a voice-first agentic AI recruiting platform that autonomously calls, screens, and qualifies candidates by phone for staffing agencies, BPOs, and corporate TA teams, with 90+ ATS integrations, 23+ languages, and usage-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Recruiting Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Conversational AI Platforms (chat/voice bots, orchestration) (HDAAAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contact Center Speech AI (agent assist, IVR automation) (HDAAAFAL), Conversational NLP & Dialogue Management (chatbots, agents) (HDAAADAF)

Keywords

• AI recruiting platform
• Voice AI screening
• Candidate engagement software
• ATS integrations
• Agentic recruiting automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Iselin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Usage-Based AI Screening: Customers pay per call and per candidate screened on a usage basis. There are no platform fees, no per-seat licenses, and no long-term annual commitments required. The Zvoove Recruit integration page explicitly states 'As per your usage — the Zvoove Recruit integration is included at no extra cost. JobTalk pricing is usage-based: you pay only for calls made and candidates screened, with no per-integration or per-sync fees and no long-term contracts.'
2. Enterprise Subscription Contracts (ancillary): While the primary model is usage-based, the comparison page notes that enterprise contracts are available for large organizations. The platform serves both usage-based pilots and enterprise annual commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

JobTalk AI (dba of JobTalk Inc.) is a voice-first agentic AI recruiting platform that deploys conversational AI voice agents to autonomously call, screen, qualify, and schedule candidates for staffing agencies and corporate talent acquisition teams. The platform supports 23+ languages with native-quality speech synthesis and code-switching, integrates bi-directionally with 90+ ATS/HRIS systems, and operates on a usage-based pricing model with no per-seat or platform fees.

Product overview

JobTalk AI is a voice-first agentic AI recruiting platform built as a unified system with modular capabilities. The core platform centers on AI Phone Screening — voice AI agents that autonomously call, screen, and qualify candidates — augmented by Candidate Engagement (multi-channel outreach via voice, SMS, and email), Smart Scheduling (calendar-integrated interview booking), and Analytics & Insights (real-time dashboards and pipeline analytics). The Multilingual Agent module extends the platform to 23+ languages with native-quality speech synthesis and real-time code-switching detection. The Enterprise Platform tier adds dedicated support, custom integrations, and SLA coverage for large-scale deployments. Audio & Video Interview provides asynchronous video evaluation as an additional assessment channel. The platform connects natively to 90+ ATS/HRIS systems via bi-directional API sync, enabling screening results, transcripts, and scores to flow directly into existing recruiting workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Phone Screening Voice AI agents that autonomously call, screen, and qualify job candidates by phone. Conducts natural multi-turn conversations with adaptive follow-up questions, scores responses against predefined criteria, and delivers scored transcripts and candidate summaries within minutes. Handles hundreds of simultaneous calls 24/7.
• Candidate Engagement Multi-channel candidate communication platform that orchestrates outreach across voice, SMS, and email. Engages candidates throughout the hiring funnel with automated follow-ups, status updates, missed-call SMS/email fallbacks, and personalized messaging at scale.
• Smart Scheduling AI-powered interview scheduling that checks recruiter and candidate calendars, books interview slots automatically, and sends reminders. Eliminates back-and-forth coordination between recruiters and candidates without manual involvement.
• Analytics & Insights Real-time dashboards tracking pipeline velocity, conversion rates, process bottlenecks, recruiter performance, and conversation analytics across screening calls. Includes cost-per-screen metrics, quality-of-hire analytics, and cross-funnel pattern detection.
• Multilingual Agent AI voice agent module supporting 23+ languages with native-quality speech synthesis, continuous language detection throughout the conversation, and seamless mid-conversation code-switching. Enables global hiring without bilingual recruiter headcount.
• Enterprise Platform Enterprise-grade platform tier with dedicated Customer Success Manager, forward-deployed engineer, white-glove onboarding, custom integrations, and SLA-backed support. Designed for large-scale deployments from 10-person staffing shops to 1,000+ recruiter enterprises.
• Audio & Video Interview Asynchronous video interview capability for white-collar roles. Candidates record video responses to predetermined questions and the AI evaluates recordings for content quality, communication skills, and role-specific criteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2M+ candidates screened across client deployments
• +13 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration90 records

AI capability11 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

91 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GreenhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional two-way ATS integration. JobTalk AI syncs candidate screening results, scores, transcripts, and disposition codes directly into Greenhouse records in real time. New job requisitions in Greenhouse automatically trigger AI screening workflows.
• LevercoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional ATS integration with Lever. Screening results, transcripts, and candidate scores sync automatically to Lever candidate records. Integrates with Lever's candidate relationship and hiring management workflows.
• Workday (BambooHR)coreTechnology or IntegrationNative bi-directional integration with Workday and BambooHR. Candidate screening data flows both ways in real time, keeping ATS records current with AI-generated scores and transcripts.
• iCIMScoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional integration with iCIMS. New applicants entering iCIMS trigger immediate AI screening. Results, scores, and scheduling details sync back to iCIMS candidate profiles automatically.
• BullhorncoreTechnology or IntegrationNative bi-directional integration with Bullhorn, a leading staffing ATS/CRM. JobTalk AI syncs screening results, transcripts, scores, and disposition codes bidirectionally in real time, keeping Bullhorn as the system of record.
• SAP SuccessFactorscoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional integration with SAP SuccessFactors. Screening data syncs automatically between JobTalk AI and SuccessFactors, supporting enterprise talent acquisition workflows.
• ADP Workforce NowcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with ADP Workforce Now HRIS platform. Enables seamless data flow between candidate screening results and the HR/payroll system for streamlined onboarding.
• JobDivacoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional ATS integration with JobDiva. Screening results, candidate scores, transcripts, and scheduling details sync automatically to JobDiva candidate records in real time.
• SmartRecruiterscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with SmartRecruiters enterprise talent acquisition platform. Candidate screening data flows bidirectionally, with scores and transcripts syncing to SmartRecruiters candidate profiles.
• JazzHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional integration with JazzHR. JobTalk AI automates screening for new applicants entering JazzHR and syncs results, scores, and transcripts back to JazzHR records.
• RecruiterFlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with RecruiterFlow recruitment CRM. Screening results and candidate scores sync automatically to RecruiterFlow pipeline records, maintaining data consistency across systems.
• Zoho RecruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationReal-time two-way API integration with Zoho Recruit. JobTalk AI calls candidates, conducts structured screens, and syncs transcripts, scores, and scheduling details back to Zoho Recruit. Setup takes under 15 minutes.
• WorkablecoreTechnology or IntegrationReal-time two-way API integration with Workable. New candidates entering Workable trigger automated AI screening; results sync back to Workable candidate records automatically. Setup under 15 minutes.
• UKG ProcoreTechnology or IntegrationReal-time two-way API integration with UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) HCM suite. Candidate screening data syncs bidirectionally, supporting enterprise HR and talent acquisition workflows.
• UKG ReadycoreTechnology or IntegrationReal-time two-way API integration with UKG Ready (formerly Kronos Workforce Ready) HCM platform. Screening results flow bidirectionally, supporting workforce management and hiring workflows.
• AviontecoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional integration with Avionte staffing and workforce management platform. Supports real-time candidate screening and data synchronization for staffing agencies.
• CeipalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional ATS integration with Ceipal. Screening results, candidate scores, and transcripts sync automatically to Ceipal candidate records.
• CrelatecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Crelate recruiting CRM. Candidate screening data syncs bidirectionally, enabling automated screening workflows for Crelate users.
• Abacus UmantiscoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration listed in the integrations catalog. Real-time bidirectional data sync for candidate screening and management.
• AFAS SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the integrations catalog. Bi-directional sync of screening results and candidate data.
• ApplicantStackcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bi-directional data sync for candidate screening.
• ApploicoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Supports automated screening workflows.
• AshbycoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bi-directional sync of candidate screening data.
• AsymblcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional data sync for recruiting workflows.
• AvaturecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise ATS integration with Avature. Real-time bidirectional candidate data sync.
• BITEcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bi-directional candidate screening sync.
• Breezy HRcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time screening data sync.
• CareerPlugcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bi-directional screening data sync.
• CarerixcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• CEGID TalentSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bi-directional screening sync for European HR workflows.
• CompleetcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time candidate screening data sync.
• concludiscoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• Connexys By BullhorncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Connexys by Bullhorn staffing platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• Cornerstone OnDemandcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Cornerstone OnDemand talent management platform. Real-time bidirectional candidate sync.
• Cornerstone TalentLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Cornerstone TalentLink. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• CovetocoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional candidate screening sync.
• d.vincicoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bi-directional candidate data sync.
• DayforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Dayforce HCM platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• EightfoldcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Eightfold talent intelligence platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• EploycoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• eRecruitercoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• FactorialcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• FlatchrcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• FountaincoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Fountain front-of-hire platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• GemcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Gem talent engagement platform. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• GuideComcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• HeyrecruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• HomeruncoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• HR OfficecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• HR WORKScoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional candidate sync.
• HR4YOUcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• InRecruiting by ZucchetticoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with InRecruiting by Zucchetti. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• JobyloncoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• JOINcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• LauracoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• ManatalcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• MHM HRcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• MysolutioncoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• OdoocoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• OnlyfycoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• Oracle Recruiting CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Oracle Recruiting Cloud. Bidirectional screening data sync for enterprise talent acquisition.
• OTYScoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• P&I LogacoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• ParadoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• PaycorcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Paycor HCM platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• PaylocitycoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Paylocity. Bidirectional candidate screening data sync.
• PersoniocoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Personio HR platform. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• PerviewcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• PhenomcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Phenom talent experience platform. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• PinpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• ReachMeecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• RECRUcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• RecruiteecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• rexx systemscoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• Sage HRcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• SoftgardencoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• Spark Hire RecruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Spark Hire video interviewing platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• Talent CluecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• TalentAdorecoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• TalentioncoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• TaleezcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Bidirectional candidate data sync.
• TeamtailorcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Teamtailor recruitment platform. Bidirectional screening data sync.
• TRAFFITcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration in the catalog. Real-time bidirectional screening sync.
• UbeeocoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Ubeeo Dutch recruitment platform. Real-time two-way API integration for candidate screening, outreach, and scheduling. Setup takes under 15 minutes.
• Zvoove RecruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Zvoove Recruit German staffing platform. Real-time two-way API integration for automated voice outreach, screening, and interview scheduling. Setup under 15 minutes; GDPR compliant.
• ZunoscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Zunos German recruitment platform. Real-time two-way API integration for automated voice screening. Setup under 15 minutes; GDPR compliant.
• Welcome to the JunglecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Welcome to the Jungle French employer branding and recruitment platform. Real-time bidirectional API integration for candidate screening and data sync. GDPR compliant.
• TaleocoreTechnology or IntegrationATS integration with Oracle Taleo. Bidirectional candidate screening data sync for enterprise talent acquisition.
• G2supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerG2 is a business software review platform where JobTalk AI maintains a 4.8/5 rating. G2 reviews serve as a key social proof and trust signal for prospects evaluating the platform. JobTalk is recognized as a High Performer on G2.
• CapterrasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCapterra is a business software review platform where JobTalk AI holds a 4.9/5 rating from verified reviews. Serves as a peer review and social proof channel for prospects.
• LinkedInsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJobTalk AI maintains a company presence on LinkedIn with 11.4K+ followers. LinkedIn serves as a key organic social media and employer branding channel.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Eightfold AI: Talent intelligence platform with AI-driven matching, screening and workforce planning capabilities. Broad incumbent with overlapping AI screening functionality, serving large enterprise TA organizations.
• iCIMS: Major enterprise ATS vendor increasingly embedding AI features (including candidate screening) into its platform. Both a deep integration partner and a strategic threat as a potential native voice AI builder.
• Phenom: Enterprise talent experience platform offering a broad suite including AI screening, candidate engagement, CRM and analytics. Competes with JobTalk on the AI screening layer as part of a much wider HR product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Talkpush: Conversational recruiting platform combining voice, WhatsApp and chat for high-volume hiring. Comparable to JobTalk's multi-channel outreach and multilingual screening approach.
• Bolna: Emerging voice AI agent platform with recruiting screening as a key vertical. Partial overlap — newer entrant with comparable conversational voice infrastructure but narrower recruiting depth.
• Chattr: AI hiring automation focused on frontline/hourly hiring. Adjacent overlap with JobTalk's staffing agency use case, particularly in high-volume retail and hospitality.

Direct peers

• Paradox: Conversational AI platform for recruiting with voice/text assistant (Olivia) that automates candidate screening, scheduling and FAQs. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the agentic AI recruiting space, serving similar staffing agency and enterprise TA customers.
• HeyMilo: AI-powered voice interviewer for recruiting that conducts adaptive screening conversations and ranks candidates. Direct competitor in the conversational AI screening category.
• Humanly: AI recruiting assistant that automates candidate engagement, screening and scheduling via chat and voice channels. Overlaps with JobTalk's multi-channel engagement and scheduling modules.
• ConverzAI: Voice AI recruiting platform purpose-built for staffing agencies, conducting autonomous candidate screening calls and follow-ups. Closest direct functional peer to JobTalk's voice-first phone screening product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jobtalk-ai

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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