Frustration levels are running high, and candidates who are tired of applying for jobs with no answer are looking for a way to break the cycle. On the other hand, recruiters tell stories of the avalanche of resumes received with only a hand-full of qualified candidates. To break this stronghold, job seekers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI).
This makes sense as candidates and recruiters hope to make good on the “promise” of AI to free them from repetitive tasks and make time for more quality work. But there’s a large faction that is still undecided on how the technology should be used. For example, recruiters who ask candidates not to use AI help during the interview process are likely to use AI for recruitment processes. This leads to ambiguity as candidates feel if they don’t use AI, it will be used against them.
Human Approach
Ironically, the most innovative technology of our time still does not equal the dynamic of human connection. Despite the use of AI, more candidates are finding networking and working directly with a staffing recruiter to be more effective in the long run. While a staffing recruiter may use technology to review applications, cover letters and resumes, the human connection still triumphs over AI.
Information gathered from an in-person meeting offers a recruiter so much more than can be gleaned from AI or ATS, including ever-important soft skills or unearthing a candidate who may be considered as overqualified, but who is perfect for a role. This is why more job search firms are focusing on quality over quantity. These staffing agencies are finding the investment of time on the front end can reduce the amount of time spent on an overly drawn-out interview process, which candidates hate and is costly for companies. A recruiter who meets face-to-face already knows the information it might take several phone and panel interviews to uncover.
This is why the recruiters at Staffing Kansas City work directly with job candidates and small- to medium-sized businesses to find top talent for open positions. After a thorough interview process, Staffing Kansas City presents the top 2 to 3 candidates to its clients, guaranteeing the best candidate for each role.
