Technology & recruiting 101: how it works and where it’s going

Abstract

Purpose The article aims to showcase how artificial intelligence can be used during the recruitment process Design/methodology/approach Although we have seen a significant improvement in recruitment systems, many HR professionals still find the end-to-end cycle to be a tedious part of their daily activities. For example, recruiters are responsible for reviewing incoming resumes and applications, and then scheduling phone interviews to determine whether an applicant is qualified for an onsite interview. Depending on how many applications a recruiter receives, this process alone could take as long as two weeks. By removing some of the manual work required, automated systems allow recruiters to focus on bringing in quality candidates rather spending their time with time-consuming administrative tasks. Findings More advanced technologies are currently making their way to the marketplace to help HR professionals eliminate even more menial work by tracking incoming applications, screening potential candidates’ ...