Applying to jobs is now as easy as clicking a few buttons. Resumes are written and optimized by AI, and a candidate’s identity is no longer a given.
These realities are reshaping how companies think about hiring, which Daniel Chait, CEO of Greenhouse, and Andres Ricaurte, SVP & Head of CLEAR1 Consumer and Financial Services dove further into as part of a fireside chat hosted last week. Together, they explored everything from remote work to AI, and the role of identity in building a more secure, equitable, and effective hiring ecosystem.
With the CLEAR1 integration set to launch with Greenhouse Real Talent™ in the next few months, the conversation offered a glimpse into the shared vision and collaboration bringing this partnership to life.
Here are the biggest takeaways:
Easier to Apply, Harder to Hire
For more than a decade, Greenhouse has worked to make hiring more structured and inclusive—consistently adapting to changing market conditions. The rise of remote work and new technologies has transformed the landscape faster than ever, reshaping how both companies and candidates approach the hiring process.
“You’re eligible for thousands more jobs than you used to be, and it’s easier than ever to apply. But that also means it’s harder than ever to tell candidates apart.”
- Daniel, CEO @ Greenhouse
AI has only accelerated this challenge, as candidates can now submit hundreds of polished, tailored job applications in seconds, while fraudsters can exploit stolen identity data, forged documents, and use generative AI to pose as real people. Recruiters and hiring managers aren’t just faced with more applications, but with less certainty about who’s real, as well.
That’s why Greenhouse, in partnership with CLEAR, is evolving to become the first hiring platform to introduce identity verification into the hiring process—setting a new standard for trust in recruiting.
Why Trust is the New Hiring Standard
At CLEAR, we’ve always believed identity is foundational to trust. CLEAR1 extends this principle to the world of hiring (amongst many others), because without knowing who a candidate really is, businesses expose themselves to risk.
As Andres noted during the chat: “We’re seeing entire industries—from HR to financial services—wake up to the fact that identity is a critical cybersecurity issue. From fraud rings to nation-state actors, the threat has escalated faster than most organizations realize.”
In fact, research from Nisos shows that DPRK IT operatives have used stolen identities, AI-generated profile photos, and fake portfolio websites to win remote roles under false pretenses—posing as developers.
With Greenhouse Real Talent™, candidates will soon be able to securely verify their identity with CLEAR1 right from their MyGreenhouse profile. Verification draws on hundreds of signals from biometrics, government-issued IDs, and devices, which are then cross-referenced against trusted third-party databases.
The goal is simple: Establish identity early and carry it forward from application to interview to offer. When done right, this creates continuity and confidence while balancing security with experience—making the process inclusive, seamless, and sensitive to privacy, accessibility, and fairness.
Innovation Through Partnership
Behind this integration is a shared vision and a story of collaboration. Weekly syncs, shared problem-solving, and complementary expertise turned what could have been a one-off feature into a foundation for the future of hiring. Greenhouse brought deep knowledge of hiring best practices and inclusion, while CLEAR brought expertise in identity assurance.
What’s Next
The Greenhouse and CLEAR1 integration will be available this October as part of the early beta for Greenhouse Real Talent™. Customers in the beta will get first access to identity verification as a built-in feature, with the full launch of Real Talent™ coming shortly after.
In a noisy digital world, knowing who’s real is more important than ever. Together, CLEAR1 and Greenhouse are helping organizations:
- Spend more time with real candidates
- Reduce risk from fraud and identity spoofing
- Make faster, better hiring decisions
Stay tuned for the launch of the integration!
Applying to jobs is now as easy as clicking a few buttons. Resumes are written and optimized by AI, and a candidate’s identity is no longer a given.
These realities are reshaping how companies think about hiring, which Daniel Chait, CEO of Greenhouse, and Andres Ricaurte, SVP & Head of CLEAR1 Consumer and Financial Services dove further into as part of a fireside chat hosted last week. Together, they explored everything from remote work to AI, and the role of identity in building a more secure, equitable, and effective hiring ecosystem.
With the CLEAR1 integration set to launch with Greenhouse Real Talent™ in the next few months, the conversation offered a glimpse into the shared vision and collaboration bringing this partnership to life.
Here are the biggest takeaways:
Easier to Apply, Harder to Hire
For more than a decade, Greenhouse has worked to make hiring more structured and inclusive—consistently adapting to changing market conditions. The rise of remote work and new technologies has transformed the landscape faster than ever, reshaping how both companies and candidates approach the hiring process.
“You’re eligible for thousands more jobs than you used to be, and it’s easier than ever to apply. But that also means it’s harder than ever to tell candidates apart.”
- Daniel, CEO @ Greenhouse
AI has only accelerated this challenge, as candidates can now submit hundreds of polished, tailored job applications in seconds, while fraudsters can exploit stolen identity data, forged documents, and use generative AI to pose as real people. Recruiters and hiring managers aren’t just faced with more applications, but with less certainty about who’s real, as well.
That’s why Greenhouse, in partnership with CLEAR, is evolving to become the first hiring platform to introduce identity verification into the hiring process—setting a new standard for trust in recruiting.
Why Trust is the New Hiring Standard
At CLEAR, we’ve always believed identity is foundational to trust. CLEAR1 extends this principle to the world of hiring (amongst many others), because without knowing who a candidate really is, businesses expose themselves to risk.
As Andres noted during the chat: “We’re seeing entire industries—from HR to financial services—wake up to the fact that identity is a critical cybersecurity issue. From fraud rings to nation-state actors, the threat has escalated faster than most organizations realize.”
In fact, research from Nisos shows that DPRK IT operatives have used stolen identities, AI-generated profile photos, and fake portfolio websites to win remote roles under false pretenses—posing as developers.
With Greenhouse Real Talent™, candidates will soon be able to securely verify their identity with CLEAR1 right from their MyGreenhouse profile. Verification draws on hundreds of signals from biometrics, government-issued IDs, and devices, which are then cross-referenced against trusted third-party databases.
The goal is simple: Establish identity early and carry it forward from application to interview to offer. When done right, this creates continuity and confidence while balancing security with experience—making the process inclusive, seamless, and sensitive to privacy, accessibility, and fairness.
Innovation Through Partnership
Behind this integration is a shared vision and a story of collaboration. Weekly syncs, shared problem-solving, and complementary expertise turned what could have been a one-off feature into a foundation for the future of hiring. Greenhouse brought deep knowledge of hiring best practices and inclusion, while CLEAR brought expertise in identity assurance.
What’s Next
The Greenhouse and CLEAR1 integration will be available this October as part of the early beta for Greenhouse Real Talent™. Customers in the beta will get first access to identity verification as a built-in feature, with the full launch of Real Talent™ coming shortly after.
In a noisy digital world, knowing who’s real is more important than ever. Together, CLEAR1 and Greenhouse are helping organizations:
- Spend more time with real candidates
- Reduce risk from fraud and identity spoofing
- Make faster, better hiring decisions
Stay tuned for the launch of the integration!
