Traditional recruitment methods have evolved immensely, with technology taking much admin work from recruiters. But could recruitment technology go even further to eradicate the job of a recruiter completely?
There’s no denying that the technology available today makes it easier than ever for companies to find and hire qualified candidates without a recruiter’s help. There are multiple tools at your fingertips, including LinkedIn, which can help you find and reach out to potential hires without needing someone else on your team. And if you’re looking for remote employees or contractors who aren’t on LinkedIn, there are other platforms like Indeed where you can post job listings and review applications yourself.
But while it might be easy enough now for some companies to do their own hiring without a recruiter’s help, there are still plenty of reasons why having a good recruiter at your side is invaluable.
While automated systems can be useful for scaling up an organization’s hiring process, they often lack one key thing: the ability to understand a company’s culture. The best way for a company to do that is by speaking with someone who knows its culture well—a recruiter. Recruiters have deep knowledge about what makes a company tick and can help connect it with candidates who would fit in well there. An algorithm cannot easily identify cultural fit or soft skills, which are critical when determining whether someone is right for a particular role.
Recruitment agencies have access to a large database of potential employees, which means they can help you find someone who is truly qualified to fill your position, instead of just anyone who happens to be available in your area at the time. They also provide advice on how best to interview potential candidates so that you can effectively screen out those who aren’t right for the job, saving both parties time and effort in finding the right fit for them.
Having a dedicated advocate working on your behalf at all times is a huge benefit when you’re trying to attract top talent. With so many people job hopping for better opportunities, it’s hard to stand out as a company. A recruiter who understands your needs can ensure those needs are met by potential candidates. Recruiters are experts on knowing what kind of opportunities employees want from their employers and can help you stand out to attractive candidates.
Recruiters do still have their place. Their skills are not being made redundant by technology, and hopefully, as the industry continues to evolve and new innovations arise, recruiters will continue to be relevant. Automation is a good thing if it’s done right. However, the ‘human touch’ will always be necessary.
