Top Ways Technology Has Changed The Hiring Process

Hiring a new employee has always been an arduous process. You start by analyzing the job role, follow this with creating a job description, and then post the advertisement in a variety of places. You then need to deal with all the applications that arrive, read them, and choose the ones that seem most appropriate for an interview.

You still need to conduct the interviews, make your decision, and make a job offer. It’s no wonder that many businesses turn to agencies for labor hire.

This is still the best option for temporary roles. However, technology is making the hiring process easier.

Bigger Catchment Area

In the past, you would advertise in the local newspaper and perhaps an industry magazine. The hope would be that the right person would be looking and apply for the job. However, technology has changed this.

You can now advertise effortlessly on the internet. By using job forums and social media you can appeal to a global audience, effectively ensuring you get some high-quality candidates.

Best of all, if they are applying and know where you are based, they are already open to the idea of relocating.

Direct Approach

You don’t just need to advertise anymore and hope you find the right person. It is now possible to look through job boards and network sites to read profiles and identify someone who may be perfect for your role. It doesn’t matter if they are currently employed, you can still approach them with an offer and potentially get the best candidate for the job for minimal effort.

Scanning Applicants

Technology has also made it easier to scan applications to see if they match the profile you requested. This will help to ensure the ones you choose to interview are already capable of what you need them to do.

Instant Chat

Scheduling an interview can sometimes be difficult, especially if the candidate is across the country. But, the internet allows you to conduct the interview online, making it easy to find a time and chat with prospective employees.

This can help with any applicant but is especially beneficial if you are offering a work-from-home position.

The Advert

If you do decide to create an advert and see who applies you’ll find it much easier to create and add the right details, without crossing any unprofessional boundaries. All you have to do is look online and find the right template. You can then upload an advert in minutes and potentially find a new employee the same day.

Verification

There is little doubt that technology has made it much easier to verify the qualifications and references of any potential employee. In fact, there is a host of data that can be checked online with very little effort and it will help you to feel confident about your recruitment choice.

It should be noted that by using some of the automated processes online you will also be reducing the likelihood of bias when assessing candidates. This can help keep you out of trouble