How AI is going to help fix recruitment

For years, the recruitment industry has been plagued with inefficiencies, biases, and outdated practices. Job seekers feel like their resumes fall into a black hole, while companies struggle to find the right talent in a sea of irrelevant applicants. AI holds the key to fixing these issues, transforming recruitment from a frustrating process into a streamlined, efficient, and fair experience for both companies and candidates.

The flood of irrelevant applications

One of the biggest challenges in recruitment is the sheer volume of applications. Hundreds, even thousands of them, often from candidates who are nowhere near qualified for the role. Just recently, I was hiring for a tech lead position, clearly stating the need for expertise in Node.js and React. Yet, I received applications from event managers and waiters.?

The problem of ghosting

Another widespread issue is that many applicants feel ghosted, left without any feedback or communication after submitting their application. This often leads to them becoming angry with recruiters. Imagine if candidates had a dedicated page where they could track their application’s progress in real-time, receive feedback on why they were declined, and even get suggestions on how to improve their chances for future roles.

Inefficient and inconsistent processes

The traditional recruitment process often involves numerous steps that are inefficient and lack objective comparisons between candidates. This can lead to decisions based on gut feelings or personal biases rather than clear, data-driven evaluations.

AI powered software can streamline these processes by automating repetitive tasks, providing objective scoring, and offering insights that help recruiters make better decisions. This doesn't just speed up hiring, it ensures that the process is fair and focused on finding the best fit for the role and the company.

HR as a cost center? Think again.

HR is often seen as a cost center? I thought humans are what drive revenue in a company… Without the right talent, no company can thrive. Companies like big banks and consulting firms try to make this process streamlined and as fast as possible by hiring on a schedule instead of an actual need for the roles. This means they need to fill in positions for which they do not necessarily find the best candidates due to a lack of time, ending up in accepting subpar candidates that are not necessarily a good fit. This often results in high employee churn, lower performance and job satisfaction. Result = nobody wins.

A double-edged sword

Like any technology, AI is a double-edged sword. It’s not just the recruiters that are using the technology. Many applicants are getting the hang of the existing tools to craft resumes that perfectly fit a job description in seconds, ensuring they will pass the traditional filtering based on boolean search. Now, recruiters will receive even more resumes that look amazing at first glance, but will lose a lot of time doing initial interviews, just to find out the candidates are actually not a good fit.

What could be the solution?

At Onceover.ai, we’re building exactly that. A solution for recruitment in this age of technology. Our platform allows fast, cost-effective and intelligent shortlisting of applicants by analysing and ranking the resumes, combined with an initial AI interview to give you the best applicants you can focus on.?

What we offer at onceover.ai is:

Improved candidate quality: Our AI filters out unqualified applicants, ensuring that only the most relevant ones make it through.

Low cost: By automating the tedious initial screening process, we reduce the cost of hiring without sacrificing quality.

Speed: Our platform accelerates the hiring process, allowing companies to fill roles in days, not in weeks or months.

Transparency and explainability: We provide clear, understandable explanations for how applicants are scored, ensuring that the process is transparent and fair.

Reduced bias: By relying on data-driven assessments, we minimize the impact of unconscious bias in hiring decisions.

Improved candidate experience: Our platform allows candidates to track their application’s progress in real-time, receive feedback, and feel more engaged in the process.

The future of recruitment is here

The recruitment process is ripe for disruption, and AI is the catalyst that will bring about this change. By addressing the inefficiencies and biases that plague the current system, AI powered software can transform recruitment into a process that is faster, fairer, and more effective for everyone involved.

At Onceover.ai, we’re building the future of recruitment. We invite you to join us on this journey and see how AI can help fix the recruitment industry for good.?

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