5 ways AI is disrupting the way startups hire

1. Reducing repetitive tasks through automation: Skills matching, sorting through and editing CVs, scheduling calls and interviews, data scraping will all be streamlined so that consultants can focus on what matters: building quality relationships with their clients and candidates. 

2. Improving the candidate experience. Gone are the days where a candidate should wait weeks or months to apply for a job or get feedback. Personalized chatbots and email reminders can all help consultants stay on top of their day, even when times get busy. 

3. Improving diversity & Inclusion: AI can be used to remove human bias from the recruitment process. Tools like Textio can analyse the language in your job descriptions to ensure that they are tailored to attract a more diverse pool of candidates. Similarly, tools like SourceWhale and Gem can help with diversity reporting. 

4. Assessment: Getting objective data on a candidate’s expertise and reducing the likelihood of making a hiring mistake is easier than ever. Tools like video interviewing software, psychometric and employer testing solutions like Sova Assessment and HackerRank, can help ensure you find the right cultural and technical fit, first time. 

5. Building brand awareness: establishing an effective employer brand and becoming a thought leader is key to making your agency stand out in a crowded market. Using tools like ChatGBPT and Jasper can essentially automate your entire marketing strategy and drive more inbound applicants.

Ultimately, I believe the recruiter of the future will be more like a project manager using all the tools at the disposal to create personalized customer experiences.