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The Rise of AI in the Recruitment Industry

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The recruitment industry is no stranger to the latest trends and technologies. In recent years, we have seen the rise of big data, social media, and mobile technologies reshaping the way we recruit candidates. And now, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to make its mark on the recruitment industry.

AI is a term that covers a broad range of technologies and applications. At its core, AI is all about using computers to simulate or carry out human tasks. This can include everything from simple pattern recognition to more complex decision-making. AI for recruiting technology allows recruiters to leverage their applicant tracking system (ATS) better, allowing them to hire more efficiently, shortlist more accurately, and screen resumes with more fairness. AI for recruiting solutions is an essential piece of the HR technology ecosystem.

Directly integrated with the ATS, AI-powered tools add a layer of talent intelligence to the recruiting process, designed to automatically screen thousands of resumes and reduce time-consuming manual tasks. Screening resumes efficiently and fairly remains the biggest challenge in talent acquisition:

52% of talent acquisition leaders say the most challenging part of recruitment is identifying the right candidates from a large applicant pool. According to a survey of talent acquisition leaders, 56% say their hiring volume will increase this year, but 66% of recruiting teams will either stay the same size or contract.

How artificial intelligence (AI) can change recruiting

In the context of recruitment, companies can use AI in several ways. For example, they can use AI to help screen candidates by sorting through resumes and identifying critical skills and qualifications. HR professionals can also use AI to help identify potential candidates through social media monitoring. And finally, AI can be used to conduct virtual interviews with candidates.

Benefits of using artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment

There are multiple benefits that companies can enjoy by using AI in their recruitment process. 

1. The quality of hiring increases

HR staff needs to select the right people from a big pool of applicants. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, the whole process can be divided into several stages automatically. Recruiters can collect more data on each candidate and evaluate candidates more effectively. Many AI-based solutions help assess candidates’ skills and experience using unique algorithms.

2. Better integration of analytics

HR managers get an opportunity to select candidates based on their skills and find the proper position where a candidate’s abilities are most needed. This new approach increases the productivity of a business and motivates candidates to improve their skills. In addition, AI software demonstrates a higher accuracy level than human recruiters.

3.  Automation saves time

Time is valuable for every company, and the recruiting industry is no exception. Artificial Intelligence provides many solutions for estimating the candidates’ skills. AI-based software only needs a few seconds to analyse significant amounts of data and provide understandable results that decision-makers can consider. This functionality allows users to save time, money and resources in the long run.

4. Unbiased decisions

Human intervention always implies a certain share of unconscious or conscious bias. Biased decisions are a common problem for all sorts of organisations, and AI solutions can minimise this element. Companies get an excellent opportunity to hire only the best candidates based on their real potential and personality. All the decisions are made taking into account data and resumes only.

AI And Skilled Recruiters: A Winning Combination

Clearly, artificial intelligence can improve recruiting efficiency and effectiveness. Recruiting and talent acquisition functions have evolved past personal networks and job boards, but AI is not the sole solution to increased proficiency.

Used alone, it may provide data that does not prove useful. AI may also ignore the human idiosyncrasies of culture fit and overlook qualified candidates with underachieving resumes. Engaging a talent acquisition strategy that leverages today’s powerful technology with experienced human talent acquisition professionals will prove to be the most successful way to win the battle for top talent in the future.

Overall, AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process. While some challenges need to be addressed, such as data privacy and ethical concerns, the benefits of AI far outweigh the risks. As AI technologies continue to evolve, we can expect to see even more of how AI will transform the recruitment industry. It’s important to understand that the AI trend in recruiting isn’t going to disappear soon. It is one of the tech trends in HR that have completely reshaped recruiting. Recruiters need to learn new opportunities and adapt to the new conditions in the market.

Looking for a recruitment agency to source your potential employees with a high accuracy rate, using the latest technologies whilst not losing the human touch required in the recruitment process? Get in touch with Greys today, and let’s see how we can help you acquire the talent needed to add real value to your business.

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