Tell me about the data
In data-driven matching, information is used to match applicants with job openings. This involves aligning candidates’ skills, experience, and qualifications with the requirements of the position. Data-driven matching is an automated process that uses algorithms and machine learning to find the best-fitting candidates for a vacancy. During this process, data points such as job titles, qualifications, skills, and work experience are analyzed to create the right match between candidate and position.
Additionally, matching based on data is also fair, as the process and the match are based on information rather than personal preferences.
Why data-driven matching?
Before we dive into our tips, let’s first discuss why data-driven matching works—for both employers and job seekers.
First of all, a fair recruitment process is important for employers because it helps prevent legal issues related to discrimination. Competency-driven matching ensures that the most suitable candidates are selected for the position. Additionally, an employer’s image can improve when they are open and transparent about the recruitment process and the associated data.
Happy employees make a successful company. When a candidate is well-suited for their role, intrinsic motivation increases, leading to reduced absenteeism. Additionally, this intrinsic motivation can positively impact their work, ultimately improving business results. Want to learn more about the benefits of competency-driven matching for employers? You can read about it in this blog.
For job seekers, data-driven matching is a useful tool to ensure that their applications are evaluated objectively and that there are equal opportunities throughout the selection process. Fair and unbiased.
Implementing data-driven matching
Data-driven matching is a powerful tool, but how do you integrate it into your current workflow? Here are 5 concrete steps.
Talent pool
The first step to discovering the power of data-driven matching is setting up a talent pool. At Recrout, you can easily use the talent pool and fill in the criteria you want to match on. Once you’ve established the criteria for your talent pool, you can start adding candidates.
Analysis
The talent pool is set up and begins to fill with candidates. The next step is to analyze the available data. This involves looking at data points such as job titles, qualifications, skills, and work experience to identify patterns and trends within the field.
By analyzing data, you can also detect potential biases in the recruitment process, which helps ensure that the process is fair and inclusive. The cleaner the talent pool, the more objectively the algorithm can perform its work.
Target on!
Once the data has been analyzed, it’s time to set specific goals. After all, no goals means no strategy!
A goal could, for example, be the type of candidate you are looking for or the competencies a candidate must possess.
Setting goals is important because it helps ensure that the recruitment process is purposeful and efficient. It also ensures that you select the most suitable candidates for the position, not just the most qualified ones.
Match!
Yes, it’s time for data-driven matching to identify the best-fitting candidates for the position! This involves using an algorithm to compare applicants’ data points with the criteria you’ve established for the role.
With our integrated assessment module, it is even possible to directly match candidates to a suitable vacancy based on their assessment results. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
Check & Feedback
We’re almost there—the right candidate has been selected—but this is not the end of the data-driven matching process. In a data-based selection procedure, it’s important to continuously monitor and make adjustments where necessary.
This allows you to add new criteria and narrow down the talent pool during the process. In this way, the algorithm remains active, and you can make adjustments based on data and learnings.
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