SUMMARY
In this episode from the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit series, host Clark Wilcox sits down with Anita Chandrasekhar, Global Head of Talent Strategy and Operations at Zapier, to explore one of the most urgent challenges in modern recruiting: candidate fraud and AI misuse. From deepfakes to fraudulent interview swaps, Anita shares how this new wave of deception is transforming hiring risks, especially in remote-first environments.
Anita dives into her team's journey of discovery, detection, and proactive system-building. She shares how Zapier uses layered tech safeguards, including IP checks, ATS-level fraud detection, and interview recordings, to flag bad actors before they get too far into the hiring funnel. With AI empowering both recruiters and candidates, Anita stresses that fraud isn’t just a recruiting problem, it’s a core business risk that demands real solutions.
Beyond the fraud conversation, Clark and Anita talk about vendor vetting, tech partner selection, and how to build strong, reciprocal relationships with software companies. Anita also reflects on what’s changed, and what hasn’t, in her 17-year TA career, including the enduring importance of candidate experience. This episode is a must-listen for recruiting leaders who want to future-proof their process without sacrificing humanity.

ANITA'S BIO
Anita Chandrasekhar is the Global Head of Talent Strategy and Operations at Zapier, a fully remote, automation-first company. With over 17 years in recruiting and talent leadership, she’s known for building scalable systems that balance innovation with integrity. Anita is especially passionate about protecting hiring processes from emerging fraud risks—an issue she’s led from the front lines at Zapier. She’s also a thoughtful advocate for people-first candidate experiences and intentional vendor partnerships.

Connect with Anita on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-chandrasekhar/
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