Nowadays social recruiting is used by a large majority of companies, becoming the norm.
While LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook remain the big three, what will happen next ?Companies start using other social media like for exemple Instagram to recruit (models, designers, etc), Also, apps based on the Tinder Swipe concept starts emerging likeIn 2018, we will see more companies leverage mobile recruiting platforms. Using smartphones for job hunting is becoming more and more popular. That is why company’s hiring platform has to be mobile friendly.Moreover, employers may be turning to professional/association social networking sites to recruit. It’s a more targeted way find and reach to experienced applicants and passive job candidates. Many organizations are investing in tech to support their hiring processes. They already started for example, to use Artificial Intelligence to go through resumes and reduce unconscious bias.
Burning Glass is reshaping how the labor market works. It is an example of a product that uses artificial intelligence technology to analyze millions of job postings, screen potential candidates with eighty percent accuracy, and uses algorithms that are capable of analyzing large volume of data while taking into account the employers need. This data also help to identify the skill gaps that keep job seekers and employers apart and tools that enable both sides to cross that gap by connecting more easily. It offers crucial insights, such as which jobs are most in demand, the specific skills employers need, and the career directions that offer the highest potential for workers. AI is expected to play a key role in finding, and hiring, talent in 2018. AI will help reduce unconscious bias during the hiring process by anonymizing the candidate and focusing on skills.Automating the search process is commonplace, but with AI, high-quality candidates can be found, screened and engaged with in an efficient manner.
This can widely reduce the time it takes to fill a job position.Employers will also increasingly leverage the benefits of data collected during the hiring process with the use of technology. As noted in a Boston Consulting Group report on HR excellence, “data-driven HR departments are more likely to play a strategic role in organizations.” Collecting data provides insights into success of recruitment tactics, organizational recruitment patterns, and the fastest-growing skillsets
