Why hiring managers should embrace automation

Why hiring managers should embrace automationOne of the most important aspects of the Human Resources professional is right there in the name human. And if you value the humanity of the processmeeting new people, finding the exact right fit for recruits, helping people get settled into their new jobsthen the new wave of technology- and automation-focused hiring can feel a littlecold. But it doesnt have to be that way. Embracing this new wave of technology can enhance your work, and help make your job mora efficient. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1518041901437-0) ) Automation is inevitableNothing is certain except death, taxesand new technology. Im guessing youre elend using a rotary phone or a typewriter anymore, so its time to acknowledge that automating the hiring and recruiting processes (at least somewhat) is the way the industry is moving forward. In fact, according to recent research,75%of hiring managersuse applicant tracking orrecruiting software to improve their hiring process.Automation saves timeHow much of your time is spent reviewing resumes or cover letters? And how many of those materials are from people who arent a good fit, and would never qualify for an interview? While youre investing time toward a specific goal (finding the ones who are qualified to bring in for an interview), the process could be so much cleaner by the time it gets to you. Having an automated first responder, like screening software, does a lot of the prework that doesnt really serve the ultimate goal. Spend your time on people, not on the paperwork.Automation helps improve the hiring processAutomated software and processes can yield more data than we could ever get from eyeballing resumes. With raw data on whos applying for positions and what qualifications they have (based on a parsing of their resume), hiring managers can get clear pictures about the applicant pool, and also use that data to refine job descriptions, interview questions, and t he more qualitative aspects of the job search. Automation now can make your hiring process easier and easier in the future.Automation can do deeper analysisIts not just reading or scanning software that can improve the processits also digital tools for automating interviews. By analyzing everything from word choice to speech patterns to facial expressions, predictive programs can give data-based analysis of how well a candidate aligns with qualities you set ahead of time.