Streamlining the sourcing process for candidates has always been a herculean task for hiring teams as it traditionally involves sifting through a massive number of resumes and scouring job boards.
That said, the large volume is not the only challenge, it also involves the risk of missing out on eligible candidates due to the flood of applications that can sometimes cloud judgment.
The introduction of AI, which is powered to analyze large sets of data, has marked a significant shift in the sourcing process by turning a traditional cumbersome operation in a smooth and efficient one.
As the surge in AI technology evolves, there has been a surge of new tools aimed to further streamline and expedite the hiring process but their integration must be strategic and thoughtful.
In a world that is now being run increasingly by algorithms, job seekers use the help of AI algorithms to write and generate content for their resumes.
Moreover, some of these algorithms add a bit of professional language to make a resume that aligns with the current industry standards, so as to receive favorable attention from recruiters and employers.
This means the resume you receive, might not have been written by the candidates themselves. An AI resume detection tool can identify patterns and trends that resonate with the hiring managers.
So can you spot the AI in the resume revolution to streamline your hiring process?
How do we identify between a resume written by a human and one by a machine? Algorithms may cram in job specific data, but they miss out on nuances that can only be conveyed with human touch.
So utilize application tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software in order to automate tasks like communication, screening and sorting.
While resumes with disconnected phrases and ambiguous statements betray themselves through this awkward language, you can take help of screening tools to sniff out plagiarised content.
On the other hand, if are trying to filter out AI in your applications, you can use tools like AI detectors to determine which cover letters and resumes are AI generated to enable you to focus on only genuine candidates.
This becomes increasingly valuable for those companies that receive hundreds of applications for a single position, especially when some of the candidates don’t even possess the requisite qualifications.
Importance of AI for recruiting
From a broader perspective, AI driven detectors help in enhancing efficiency through automation of some of the tedious tasks and free up time for recruiting teams to focus on big-picture goals.
It is also important to remember that AI should only be thought of as an advisor to the hirer and not as a replacement for human interaction during the recruitment process.
With the demand in top talent market set to rise manifold, especially after the pandemic, employers will need to consider integrating AI powered recruiting software if they have to thrive in an environment where smart and fast work is the order of the day.
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