Recruitment automation is being hailed as one of the most effective ways of eliminating manual work to improve the recruitment procedure; some of these so-called manual recruitment tasks include the need to acquire, pre-screen, engage, interview, and hire. The uses of AI-based applications have been growing in various types of industries. One of these industries is the recruitment sector, where the utilization of recruitment automation tools is being demanded.
It can be pretty challenging to fill the cutting edges if hiring managers do not adopt new recruitment automation tools. With the help of such automation tools, recruiters now have the opportunity to boost and quicken the hiring process than before. Additionally, these tools will also help you stay ahead of your competition. In this article, we will be discussing various changes that you can expect after using recruitment automation tools.
Importance Of Recruitment Automation Technology
As a recruiter, you will know that there are always various areas of recruitment that can be improved. With the help of recruitment tools, you will see some major improvements in the way you work. Some benefits of such automation tools include:
Accuracy
Automated recruitment tools provide more accurate data so that you can make better hiring decisions. Using these tools eliminates human errors, which can cause a massive amount of rework. Automated recruitment tools will streamline your work to minimize manual dependencies.
Time-Saving
There are many manual and tedious tasks like filling out paperwork, etc. In such cases, automated recruitment tools can minimize such tasks with unmatched accuracy and time. You will have more time on your hands, which you can use on other priority tasks.
Cost-Effective
Recruitment automation tools will drastically reduce cost because menial tasks become automated and human errors are eliminated. With the right tools, you can automate the recruitment process to not have to spend money anywhere else. Most of these tools are available as a pay-as-you-use model, making them great choices for small and medium businesses.
What Changes Can You Expect With Recruitment Automation Tools?
Here are some changes that you can expect with recruitment automation tools:
Focus On The Front-End Of The Recruitment Process
AI has been used in various industries since the early 2018s, and it is safe to say that it will stay around for quite a long time. Using AI recruitment tools does not necessarily mean replacing human recruiters. Instead, these tools will help them engage with the candidates and also build brand reputation.
Automated recruitment tools can expedite the hiring process, thereby saving money and time. Additionally, human errors and emotions like prejudices and bias will be kept at bay to avoid foul plays.
More Focus On Digital Integrations And Videos
Candidates will always appreciate it if you walk them through your company's work culture. In such cases, videos can be very handy if you want to show the diverse work environment. Adding various other digital integrations can help the candidates know more about your company.
This is quite an important façade of the recruitment process because you and the candidate need to be on the same page. Things will only work out well if there are no discrepancies between the two concerned parties.
Cutting Down Massive Redundant Workload
With the help of automated recruitment tools, any amount of mundane workload can be discarded. Previously, the screening process could easily take up to 23 hours for a single hire. Additionally, roughly 70% of the resumes received for the position are under-qualified. With the help of the right automated recruitment tools, you can find the right candidates without having to spend your day going through irrelevant resumes.
For instance, the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) tools to shortlist candidates that will be a better fit for your company. Also, certain algorithms can be integrated into the AI to predict the candidates from the applicant pool that will be right for the job based on their historical data.
Using Recruitment Data For Better Outcome
If you use data with the right approach, you will see that talent management is quite a simple task. No matter how technically advanced we become, data will still hold the highest priority. You will find various types of HR automation tools; however, they will only be useful if they can make sensible use of the data. Data will provide quick access to the candidates' information to HR recruiters so that they can be fed to the recruitment automation tools and be used more effectively.
Use the right tool to provide historical and real-time trends on workforce flows and the hiring activities of your competition brands (such as SignalHire). You will also have access to the automated contact finder, where you will find a database of more than 600 million candidates, 200 industries, and 2 million companies worldwide. You can find such a tool as an extension as well—so you can simply use it in your browser. You need to know that it makes use of API to provide various features like business intelligence, collaborative tools, candidate search, etc.
Improving Candidate Experience
Even if you do not hire the candidate, the applicants should have a positive experience with your company's office. Of course, it is not easy for HR personnel to interact with thousands of job applicants and establish a good channel for communication. In such cases, using a chatbot can be a good way to maintain good relationships with potential hires.
A chatbot is a great alternative for all sorts of communication needs the applicant may have until the interview stage. If set up properly, these bots can easily answer all the candidates' queries regarding the application process and/or the job.
Better Quality Candidates
When it comes to hiring, the quality of the hire is always more important than the quantity. For instance, you can use the Applicant Tracking System tools to head back to candidates that have similar profiles for the job and have been rejected. This will lower the process of trying to find the right candidate with the right qualities.
For instance, SignalHire is highly advanced recruitment and HR platform that has been designed to streamline the hiring process. Apart from finding new talents, this is a game-changing tool that will provide recruitment agencies with all the information they require to win the clients' interest by providing them with updated data on staff in the required industry.
With the help of machine learning and AI (or with the help of a tool, like the one mentioned previously), you can easily find quality candidates since the AI will learn the factors that can differentiate between successful and unsuccessful candidates. The AI will keep tweaking the algorithms to ensure that you are provided with the list of only the best candidates.
Final Thoughts
When we talk about automation and AI, we tend to think about the dystopian world future and other similar scenarios. While the actual changes that will come with recruitment automation are less theatrical, they will be there. Hence, it is always better to embrace this change and accept it with an open mind. Automation in recruitment will ensure that menial and time-consuming tasks are cut down so that you can be more involved with other processes like strategizing, creativity, and leadership.
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Pay the safest way
Credit cards are the safest way to pay for online purchases because you can dispute the charges if you never get the goods or services or if the offer was misrepresented. Federal law limits your liability to $50 if someone makes unauthorized charges to your account, and most credit card issuers will remove them completely if you report the problem promptly.
Guard your personal information
In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.
Be careful of the information you share
Never give out your codes, passwords or personal information, unless you are sure of who you're dealing with
Know who you’re dealing with
Crooks pretending to be from companies you do business with may call or send an email, claiming they need to verify your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something and know who you are sending payment to. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.
Check your accounts
Regularly check your account transactions and report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions.
Don’t believe promises of easy money
If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam. Oftentimes, offers that seem too good to be true, actually are too good to be true.
Do not open email from people you don’t know
If you are unsure whether an email you received is legitimate, try contacting the sender directly via other means. Do not click on any links in an email unless you are sure it is safe.
Think before you click
If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.
Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond
If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.
Be careful with links and new website addresses
Malicious website addresses may appear almost identical to legitimate sites. Scammers often use a slight variation in spelling or logo to lure you. Malicious links can also come from friends whose email has unknowingly been compromised, so be careful.
Secure your personal information
Before providing any personal information, such as your date of birth, Social Security number, account numbers, and passwords, be sure the website is secure.
Stay informed on the latest cyber threats
Keep yourself up to date on current scams by visiting this website daily.
Use Strong Passwords
Strong passwords are critical to online security.
Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs
Keep all of your software applications up to date on your computers and mobile devices. Install software that provides antivirus, firewall, and email filter services.
Update the operating systems on your electronic devices
Make sure your operating systems (OSs) and applications are up to date on all of your electronic devices. Older and unpatched versions of OSs and software are the target of many hacks. Read the CISA security tip on Understanding Patches and Software Updates for more information.
What if You Got Scammed?
Stop Contact With The Scammer
Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.
Secure Your Finances
- Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
- Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:
- Equifax
- Experian
- TransUnion
Check Your Computer
If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.
Change Your Account Passwords
Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.
Report The Scam
Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.
Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:
- Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
- Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
- Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.
How To Recognize a Phishing Scam
Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.
Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:
Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might
- say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
- claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
- say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
- include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
- want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
- say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
- offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real
About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)
Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.
By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.
With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.
Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.
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