Initial Recruiting
In recruiting, some of the more time-consuming aspects of the process can be weeding out the unqualified direct applicants. Once the list is initially narrowed down, screening applicants is the next step. This is one of the most time-consuming aspects of the recruiting process. Companies with a smaller internal recruitment team may struggle to review all applications and provide a fair, thorough application process and positive candidate experience. It all comes down to having, or not having, the bandwidth.
The benefit of utilizing AI in the recruiting process is that programs simply look through resumes and online profiles to identify the best prospects to bring in for an interview. Additionally, AI programs allow for personalized messages to be sent to a wide range of applicants by using mass email campaigns. Most human recruiters don’t have the time or capabilities to manually send out mass emails in the same amount that AI can do within the matter of seconds.
In terms of finding top candidates within an applicant pool, algorithms can go through a wide array of data and identify key elements that companies are looking for. Keyword search is used to compare the keywords found in an application and the occurrence of those words. Oftentimes candidates will alter their applications based on the job description to get noticed by AI better.
By using technology to narrow down applications, recruiting teams can then deal with a smaller group of candidates. This can help reduce time-to-fill and cost-per-hire, as well as help provide the best candidate experience. Additionally, keyword search optimization helps recruiting teams find better hires.