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Traditional Method of head hunting is here to stay despite emerging of digital platforms

#2f2c2c;">The advent of many social media platforms and networking sites has greatly impacted the way in which organizations and potential employees interact with each other. In this context, one would be entitled to wonder if the traditional method of head-hunting will withstand the onslaught of technology?
Typically, Head-hunters are the ones who work in tandem with the HR department of a client organization to fill out their key positions. Head-hunters step in when organizations need “some extra help” in filling out critical and    urgent     positions.

#2f2c2c;">Head-hunters keep candidates engaged and well prepared about their scheduled interview, which in turn boosts their confidence. Also, the hiring manager gets a sense that he is going to interview the most suitable candidate. Through this entire process, the head-hunter can pre-emptively foresee if the applicant is suitable for the prospective role.
May other tasks performed by the head-hunter behind-the-scenes cannot be performed by an automated process based on the digital platforms. These include;

  • #020202;margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:20.4pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Provide a balanced perspective about the client organization to the candidates. This helps the candidates to make better and informed choice and increases the possibility of the new employee successfully navigating the transition.
  • #020202;margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:20.4pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Explain the positive aspects of the role to the candidate and help her understand what to expect during the interview and on the job.
  • #020202;margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:20.4pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Arrive at an independent assessment of the fitment of the candidate and screen out the apparent misfits. The head-hunter can not afford to be misled and swayed by a good-looking CV.
  • #020202;margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:20.4pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Carry out reference check about the candidate as an added input to the screening process.
  • #020202;margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:20.4pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Nurturing long term relationship with the candidates, which helps the head-hunter in zeroing on the right candidate faster than a search engine could do.
  • #020202;text-align:justify;line-height:20.4pt;vertical-align:baseline;">Continuously engage with the selected candidate and ensure that there are no communication gaps between the client and candidates.

#2f2c2c;">While the digital platforms may increase the number of applicants to a position, it will actually create a problem of plenty! The real value-add is in filtering out the misfits and providing nuanced insights about the candidates, which the head-hunters seem to be doing better than the current level of AI.

#2f2c2c;">While we all must face and embrace all changes that new technology brings to us, I hope that the human touch in this important human-resource process is never abdicated to Artificial Intelligence.

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Shashikant Zarekar 13.03.2023 0 62
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