In this inaugural episode of the Quality Conversation, host Serge Boudreau speaks with June Agrawal, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Robots and Pencils. They discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment marketing, particularly the impact of AI on identifying quality candidates.

June shares her experiences returning to work after maternity leave and the challenges faced in the current job market, including the overwhelming number of applicants and the use of technology to filter candidates.

They explore the importance of measuring the quality of hires and the future of recruitment in an AI-driven world.


Takeaways


AI has transformed recruitment, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
Impersonation and plagiarism are rising concerns in candidate applications.
The volume of applicants has drastically increased, complicating the hiring process.
AI tools are essential for filtering candidates effectively.
Quality of hire is measured through metrics like Net Promoter Score.
Personalised messaging is crucial for attracting quality candidates.
Job boards are becoming less effective in sourcing qualified candidates.
The recruitment process is evolving towards skills-based hiring.
Human interaction remains vital in the interview process.
The future of recruitment will heavily involve AI, but human judgement is irreplaceable.

Titles


Navigating Quality in Recruitment Marketing
AI's Impact on Quality in Modern Recruitment


Sound Bites
"Thousands of applicants for each role."
"We are using AI to filter candidates."




Chapters
00:00
Defining Quality in Recruitment Marketing
01:30
June's Journey in Talent Acquisition
02:22
The Impact of AI on Recruitment
06:11
Navigating the Applicant Overload
09:57
Identifying Quality Candidates
16:11
Innovations in Recruitment Marketing
19:23
The Future of AI in Recruitment