How to make your recruitment process more efficient

An efficient recruitment process makes the overall hiring process a lot easier and brings solid credibility to the organisation; from the applicant’s perspective. Whether with the assistance of a recruiter or agency, or digital and automotive implementations, there are various benefits of having a timely recruitment process. 

According to research carried out Tidio, Nearly 67% of HR professionals believe that AI has many benefits and a positive impact on the recruitment process. As mentioned, digital and AI are playing a key role in recruitment and overall business processes.

As much as the implementation of AI processes is convenient and seemingly the way forward, there are other ways in which hiring managers can make their recruitment processes more efficient. 

Identifying the areas for improvement

Before establishing potential methods for improving the recruitment process; firstly, it’s important to identify the areas that require improvement. This could be a lack of planning or a lack of clarity. This could be done by publishing feedback surveys to current employees or recent interviewees – who can provide valuable feedback. 

Ways to make the recruitment process more efficient 

Adopt digital and AI

We go back to it! Adopting AI in your recruitment process is likely to not only make the process efficient in identifying suitable candidates, but it is also likely to be invaluable in terms of time. Some of the notable benefits of AI in recruitment include:   

• Speed of hire
• Timely screening process 
• Enhancing candidate experiences 

Clear and attractive job ads 

Clear job ads not only make it more attractive, but it helps identify the right candidates for the job. With the competitive nature of the job hunt, having a wide pool of talent to choose from is great…if they match the requirements. 

Boost candidate sourcing 

By taking advantage of sources such as social media channels, networking events and referrals; you are opening the door to a variety of channels to consistently identify and recruit top talent.

Organisation is key 

Staying ‘organised’ as a hiring manager, recruiter or business as whole can have different meanings for all. A few ways in which you can revaluate your recruitment efficiency is by building checklists, personalising your communication and investing in recruitment software. 

Shortening your application process 

A lengthy recruitment process can lead to increased stress and the possibility of the candidate taking another job offer – before this process is complete! By shortening the application process, you are able to interview, assess if necessary and select the suitable candidate all in good time. 

If you’re seeking a trusted, proven and of course efficient recruitment partner, we can help. 

We recruit people right from entry level up to senior management; filling individual roles as they emerge due to team expansion or employee departures. We can help you find talent on short notice if you have any needs to fill gaps for an upcoming project, maternity/paternity cover, long-term illness and cover for a permanent hire who is working out a long notice period.