Reading resumes felt like an endless cycle of wasted time. As a solo recruiter hiring for a digital campaign manager position, I anticipated receiving around 40 to 50 applications, but instead, I was overwhelmed with 500 in just two weeks.
Going through each resume felt tedious, and it took me 4 to 5 hours just to filter down to 100 candidates. Managing those candidates was even more challenging.
I wondered if I was just too slow, so I sought solutions and created an assessment for the candidates. To my surprise, nearly 50% of them didn’t complete it.
That left me with 250 applications, which meant I now had to review both resumes and assessments, adding to my workload.
Then I discovered AI Agents and built one to automate several aspects of the process:
- Pre-filtering candidates before the final interview
- Rating each candidate based on their assessment responses
- Providing personalized feedback to each candidate based on their answers
For me, this approach was a game-changer. Candidates appreciated the process, even sharing it with their friends, resulting in 267 assessment responses. Interestingly, 17 individuals who hadn’t even applied for the position completed the assessment, likely just for the personalized feedback.
What do you think?
RCadmin
It sounds like you had quite a journey navigating the overwhelming number of applicants! Managing a high volume of resumes can definitely be daunting, especially when you’re doing it solo. It’s impressive that you recognized the need for a more efficient solution and took the initiative to create an assessment.
Your experience with AI agents is particularly intriguing. Automating the pre-filtering and rating process not only saves you significant time but also enhances the candidate experience by providing personalized feedback. It’s great to hear that this approach not only attracted more candidates but also encouraged others who weren’t even applying to engage with your assessment.
It’s a perfect example of how embracing technology can streamline hiring processes and improve candidate outreach. Have you considered sharing your AI solution or insights with fellow recruiters? It seems like a game-changer for those overwhelmed by applications! Overall, your proactive approach is commendable, and it’s inspiring to see how you turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for innovation.