Technology Recruitment: The Next Level to Hire the Right Candidate

What is technology recruitment?

It is a process of incorporating technology throughout the interview process using artificial intelligence to enhance the process of selecting the right candidate without any bias. Artificial intelligence is a science of machine learning where machines perform intellectual functions like humans. All around the world recruiters are taking the help of technology for their recruitment process. The major shift from newspaper advertisements to online job portals is one such outcome of the growing need for technology recruitment.

 

The need for Technology Recruitment

Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning help in reducing the time taken in the recruitment process and increases the accuracy of the process. As per Bullhorn's 2018 UK Recruitment Trends Report, around 48% of recruitment agencies in the UK are looking to invest in technology in the coming years. This statistic is indicating towards the growing impact of technology in the recruitment process. 

 

During the Initial and pre-screening stage

Artificial intelligence is playing an important role in the initial stage of the recruitment process, i.e. shortlisting the profiles of the candidate. This tedious task can be easily performed by the AI virtual assistant. These days many companies are using AI virtual assistants, to screen the resumes of their applicants. It enables them to pick the most appropriate candidate according to their requirements.

 

AI and ML also helps the organizations to pick the most appropriate profiles from their existing database. Chatbots like Helena screens the applicants through machine learning. After the screening process, AI also assists in scheduling the interview hence saving the time of the HR in a tedious pre-screening stage.

 

For Personal Interview

 

A personal round is essential to hire the best talent. Traditionally it is expensive and time-consuming as the interviewer requires proper office space and time to conduct the interview. Web applications like Skype, FaceTime and Hangouts are widely used by both the interviewer and the applicants. It is an effective way of communication and saves a substantial amount of time of the interviewer during the recruitment process. Video interview makes the interview process more relaxing as it saves time and enables the interviewer to take interview without inviting the applicant to the office. 

 

Conclusion

Technology recruitment is coming out as the best option to avoid the tedious process of recruitment. Backed with artificial intelligence, AI, and ML are the helping hands of the recruiter to find the best talent for the organization. The adoption of technology has increased in the last decade, and it is growing rapidly among recruiters. AI and ML have revolutionized the way recruitment takes place. It came out as an efficient and productive tool for recruiters during the selection process.