What’s Your AI Animal? A Fun (But Surprisingly Accurate) Look at AI in TA

Heather Barbour Fenty
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Everyone in TA is talking about AI, but not everyone’s using it the same way. That’s exactly why we created the AI Animal quiz.

It started as a fun idea. A “personality quiz,” but make it recruiting. What if we could help folks figure out not just how they’re using AI, but why? And what if we gave them an animal sidekick along the way?

Turns out, people love seeing themselves as a Clever Fox or a Loyal Shepherd. But it’s more than cute. These six animals show real patterns in how TA pros are showing up in this new AI era.

Meet the Animals of AI in Talent Acquisition

  • 🦄 Innovator Unicorn: First in line to test new tools, always chasing what’s next.
  • 🦊 Clever Fox: Resourceful, fast, and finding small AI wins that add up big.
  • 🦉 Strategic Owl: Cautious but powerful. Data-driven and scaling AI only when it makes sense.
  • 🐝 Connector Bee: The glue between people, process, and tech. Making AI teamwork, literally.
  • 🐕 Loyal Shepherd: Leads with heart. Makes sure AI doesn’t erase the human side of hiring.
  • 🐢 Cautious Turtle: Thoughtful, intentional, and moving at a pace that protects people and process.

The Real Insights Behind the Fluff

Every animal archetype is built from real data — how often folks use AI tools, what they want to automate, what holds them back, and how confident they feel training their teams.

For example, most 🦊 Clever Foxes say they use AI daily and are driven by curiosity and quick wins. 🦉 Strategic Owls, on the other hand, told us they won’t scale AI until they can show the ROI. And 🐢 Cautious Turtles? They often rank lowest in AI confidence but highest in trust-building.

These profiles help people see where they are in their AI journey — and where they might want to grow next.

What’s This Got to Do with Job Descriptions?

Job descriptions are one of the most popular AI use cases across all types (so far). Whether you’re a Unicorn or a Turtle, most people said writing JDs is the top thing they want AI to help with.

It makes sense. JDs are repetitive, time-consuming, and — let’s be honest — often pretty bad. AI tools (like Ongig’s) can help clean that up fast, but only if you know what you’re optimizing for.

So far, I’ve seen a few big themes in the survey responses:

  • Daily users of AI (like ChatGPT or Copilot) often want to streamline screening or editing job descriptions — and they want to do it faster, not just smarter.
  • Saving time was the #1 goal for most people, followed closely by improving inclusivity and content quality.
  • Almost everyone — no matter their AI confidence level — had the same first thought if AI rewrote all their JDs: “Let’s test and tweak before we publish.”

Translation? TA pros are ready to experiment — but they still want control. They want tools that help them write faster without giving up fairness, voice, or quality.

Knowing your AI Animal helps with this too. A 🐕 Loyal Shepherd might prioritize inclusion and tone. A 🦊 Clever Fox wants fast wins. An 🦉 Strategic Owl? They’re watching metrics like bias scores and readability before hitting publish.

Find Your AI Animal (and Share It!)

Want to know your AI Animal? Take the quiz here. It takes 2 minutes, and you’ll get a custom animal avatar plus tips tailored to your archetype.

Then share your result on socials — and tag a fellow TA pro to compare. Here’s what others are saying:

  • “I’m a 🦉 Strategic Owl — thoughtful, data-driven, and focused on AI impact. What’s your AI Animal? Take the quiz → #AIAnimalTA”
  • “I’m a 🐝 Connector Bee — bringing people and AI together in hiring. What’s your AI Animal? Take the quiz → #AIAnimalTA”

AI in TA is not a one-size-fits-all game. It’s more like a zoo — and now you’ve got your guide.

Why I Wrote This

We created the AI Animal quiz to help TA teams better understand their mindset around AI — and how that affects what tools they choose and how they use them. At Ongig, we’re here to help every “animal” write better job content, collaborate smarter, and adopt AI in a way that feels right for them.

Request a demo to see how Ongig’s AI helps you scale job content creation and keep the human touch in hiring.

FAQs

What is the AI Animal quiz?

A fun, free quiz that matches your AI approach in TA to one of six animal archetypes.

Is the AI Animal quiz just for recruiters?

It’s great for anyone in TA — including hiring managers, HR ops, and DEI teams.

How does the quiz work?

A few quick questions about your habits, goals, and vibe with AI. You’ll get a personalized result instantly.

Can I use the results with my team?

Yes! It’s a great team-building activity or icebreaker for AI conversations.

Does Ongig use this to sell stuff?

Nope. It’s genuinely helpful — though if you want AI that writes inclusive, effective JDs, we do that too 😉.

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