Recruitment is the first step for companies to merge with the workforce that’s present around them and has become known as a task that takes enormous amounts of time to complete for recruiters using classical and now outdated methods for scanning candidates.
The way recruiters have been finding and hiring candidates so far has been inefficient, to say the least, with them looking at candidates one by one and trying to skim through potential ones as fast as possible whilst also keeping organized. This process took weeks and halted company growth for the time being, especially if there was a vacancy to fill.
The biggest question that needed answering was how the industry could make this sector within it more efficient, and the questions were answered with the digital revolution that came in around the nineties.
Systems became digitized, and now, with strong strides forward in artificial intelligence, recruitment has become an AI-based automated process, just like log automation or smart ad blocking.
Companies like Lensa work towards making the recruitment process as smooth as possible within as little time as possible by having software that runs on artificial intelligence and scans candidates within the thousands. They also make the candidate experience more pleasant by making their platform user/friendly and engaging, thus making it more efficient at succeeding.
Is AI killing recruiters?
The assumption regarding this topic would be that recruiters are being outsourced by AI and losing jobs but that isn’t the case. Recruiters are more successful than ever at finding the correct candidates for the right positions in the most efficient way possible using AI-assisted tools.
Intelligent screening is the use of AI for identifying target keywords inside resumes or portfolios sent in by candidates interested in the position. The way the software runs is that it uses an artificially intelligent algorithm to not only skim resumes but also look over their online presence to determine more about the candidate’s history and values.
Predictive analytics software is the exact name for the above-mentioned software and its use goes far deeper than just scanning potential candidates. The software uses historical data to make accurate predictions on candidates as well as employment trends, further highlighting the importance of data and statistical history.
The advantages of AI use
The use of artificial intelligence in recruiting is now vast and crucial for most successful firms and is the biggest aid for candidates searching for both short-term and long-term jobs.
Automation
Standardized job matching is recruitment AI’s biggest advantage thanks to its quick way of matching applicants to vacancies and vice versa. These decisions it outputs are objectively taken from data points, making them pretty foolproof if imputed correctly.
Reduction of bias in hiring
Recruitment AI uses objective and calculated data scanning when choosing the candidates, which means the software is able to find the most qualified candidates for the listed vacancies. There are three main bias categories that even the most professional recruiters can fall for.
The first is the similarity attraction effect, where individuals seek out others that are similar to them, obviously homogenizing the given workforce in time.
The second bias is the confirmation bias which means recruiters will favor information that follows their beliefs, be that regarding minorities or attitudes.
Lastly, there is the halo effect, where recruiters assume a candidate will be able to do all tasks they are given since they know how to do one version of them.
The largest advantage of AI-based candidate scouring is the ability to analytically make predictions on candidates, something that is harder to do as a human.
Clearer communication
As artificial intelligence thrives on automation, that ability is translated into communication as well. Automated emails tend to be looked down upon by the average internet user but they serve job seekers extremely well, especially in times of rushed searching.
Recruitment AI can send out automated emails to applicants regarding their status and can even send out reminders for applicants regarding deadlines, new job openings, and so on. The reason good communication is so important is that it provides candidates with a better experience and also motivates them to keep pursuing their aspirations in the job market.
Reduced costs
This advantage is linked to the shorter amount of time that is needed for recruiters to find adequate candidates since the less time is taken the less is needed to spend on supplies and time.
Some concerns regarding AI being used in recruitment
The biggest limitation to having AI software scan candidates is, ironically, humans. What we mean is that since the software is a program, it means that it is based on formulas and can be learned by humans. The setback this causes is that the opposite can be done by others ergo, the creation of the most ideal resume is possible by following the software’s programmed ideals.
