How Can Artificial Intelligence Improve The Hiring Process?

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Artificial intelligence technology has improved so much in the last few years and it is fast becoming an important part of our everyday lives. Machine learning technology has so many different applications, especially in the business world. It can be used to manage large amounts of data and improve marketing strategies and it can boost customer service through the use of chatbot software, but have you considered the impact that it could have on your hiring process?

Finding the right team is vital to business success but the hiring process can be long and expensive for businesses. However, there are some incredible AI tools out there that you can use to streamline the hiring process and find the best candidates. These are some of the ways that artificial intelligence can improve the hiring process. 

Finding The Best Candidates 

Getting the right people to apply is the first big hurdle that you will face. Writing a detailed job advert and posting on the right platforms is important, but when you are deciding on a platform, you need to consider the role of AI. LinkedIn is one of the most effective places to post your job adverts because it leverages artificial intelligence technology to connect the best candidates with jobs that they are a good fit for. The Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn, Dee Agarwal, is responsible for implementing all of the AI technology that the site uses, and he is an expert in his field. Through his innovation, LinkedIn has created one of the most comprehensive AI systems for matching candidates with the right job, so you should always take advantage of the platform when you are advertising a role. 

There are also other artificial intelligence tools, like Textio, that can help you to write the perfect job advert. This incredible piece of software will assess the writing in your job advert and suggest changes based on the kind of applicant that you are trying to attract. For example, it will tell you whether the language is likely to appeal to men more than women and help you change it so it appeals to everybody. By running your job advert through this incredible piece of AI software, you can make sure that you are attracting the right audience. 

Automating Manual Tasks 

Many of the time-consuming manual tasks in business can be avoided by implementing automation software, and it can make your hiring process so much more efficient. Automated resume checkers are used in the majority of large companies and they can make things so much faster. Instead of having somebody in the HR department read through stacks of resumes, you can automatically search through them for keywords and skills. If a resume doesn’t have any of the necessary experience or qualifications listed, you can immediately discount it. During the later stages of the hiring process, you will need to read resumes in full, but the automation software can help you to thin the pile out beforehand. Automated chatbots can also be useful if candidates have simple questions about the job because you don’t need somebody to manually reply to the same query over and over. 

Improved Candidate Experience 

Many businesses don’t consider the importance of the candidate experience during the hiring process. If a candidate has a good experience with your company, it will make them want to work with you. This is especially important when dealing with top candidates that may have more than one offer because you need to convince them that your company is the right fit for them. 

If a candidate applies for a position and then gets a poorly constructed automated email in response and nothing else, that doesn’t look good. It gives the impression that your business doesn’t really care that much. However, if they are provided with a lot of information and they can use chatbots to find out more about the position if they want to, this gives a much better impression of your business. In most cases, poor communication between businesses and candidates happens because the recruitment team is overloaded with work. But if you make use of all of the AI tools available to you, that workload is reduced and the recruitment team has more time to communicate effectively with candidates. A poor candidate experience can damage your ability to hire in future because people will tell their network that your company is unprofessional and they shouldn’t apply for a job with you. 

These are some of the most important ways that artificial intelligence software can improve your hiring process, so if you haven’t implemented any AI tools yet, you should seriously consider it.