Digital Transformation of Methods for Primary Selection of Job Candidates

Abstract

The goal of the article is to consider the possibilities of digital transformation of primary methods for personnel selection in companies. The study included the following stages: 1) theoretical analysis of methods and sources of primary selection; 2) a survey of HR managers, conducted to identify the main sources of information about job candidates and their effectiveness; 3) monitoring of job-sites and comparative analysis of the completeness and quality of the information they provide; 4) expert interview with O.A. Gavrilova, the General Director of Nova LLC and the creator of the job-site “Sea of Opportunities” on the possibility of digital transformation of primary personnel selection methods. A comparative analysis of the completeness and quality of information showed that none of the leading Russian job-sites provide information on the level of development of professional knowledge, skills and personal qualities of applicants. However, these indicators affect the quality of candidate selection most strongly. The article shows the possibility of improving the quality of personnel selection by digitally transforming test diagnostics of professional and personal qualities during the primary selection. The presented study helps to improve the quality of personnel recruitment and to reduce the time for closing vacancies.