Cleaning Up Resu-mess
NIgel C. thompson jr.
Student id: 000-05-2886
Cleaning Up Resu-mess
Introduction
Given the economic situation of today, there are more individuals who enter the job market daily. The traditional way for the HR managers to review applications were to manually sort through individual resumes and make their decision based on overall qualifications. For some companies they have resorted to investing in software with a promise to do what they are seeking. Today, there are web-based solutions which do the screening process which are relatively inexpensive.
The use of online screening makes it much easier and made it relatively less expensive for companies. The websites like Hire.com gives the employer the options to ask applicants questions which can allow them to sort out the applicant easier. It has solved the problem of having to sort through over 100 applications just to hire one (1) employee.
1. What impact do you think resumé screening tools are having on HR departments?
There is a positive impact that the use of screening tools are having on HR departments. The main benefits are that the screening tools have allowed the recruiters’ and the managers’ to have more time. The time can be used for a variety of reasons like hiring individuals who are most qualified for the organization rather than sorting resumes. In time, it will save the company both time and money. (How Online Screening Techniques Affect Your Job Search, n.d.)
2. What competitive advantages do you see in using resumé screening tools?
Online recruitment is becoming a standard method for most people who are seeking a job. An advantage is that managers spend less time on the screening process for applicants, they are able to spend their time on more important task. They can use the time on strategy planning and training employees to give the firm an advantage over the competitors. This method is also cost effective depending on where the posting is listed. An example would be if a
Student id: 000-05-2886
Cleaning Up Resu-mess
Introduction
Given the economic situation of today, there are more individuals who enter the job market daily. The traditional way for the HR managers to review applications were to manually sort through individual resumes and make their decision based on overall qualifications. For some companies they have resorted to investing in software with a promise to do what they are seeking. Today, there are web-based solutions which do the screening process which are relatively inexpensive.
The use of online screening makes it much easier and made it relatively less expensive for companies. The websites like Hire.com gives the employer the options to ask applicants questions which can allow them to sort out the applicant easier. It has solved the problem of having to sort through over 100 applications just to hire one (1) employee.
1. What impact do you think resumé screening tools are having on HR departments?
There is a positive impact that the use of screening tools are having on HR departments. The main benefits are that the screening tools have allowed the recruiters’ and the managers’ to have more time. The time can be used for a variety of reasons like hiring individuals who are most qualified for the organization rather than sorting resumes. In time, it will save the company both time and money. (How Online Screening Techniques Affect Your Job Search, n.d.)
2. What competitive advantages do you see in using resumé screening tools?
Online recruitment is becoming a standard method for most people who are seeking a job. An advantage is that managers spend less time on the screening process for applicants, they are able to spend their time on more important task. They can use the time on strategy planning and training employees to give the firm an advantage over the competitors. This method is also cost effective depending on where the posting is listed. An example would be if a