“One area Manhattan-based Greenhouse focused on is predicting the Recruiting Department’s results. Hiring and finance managers always want to know when the new person will be hired and whether they will show up.” - John Sumser
“The essence of traditional interfaces is a deep emphasis on clarity (or intuitiveness). One look at the interface tells you what to do. That doesn’t work with likelihoods. Intelligent output like you’d find in machine learning requires the user to think before deciding.” - John Sumser
There is a path to realize the full potential of AI and intelligent software but it isn’t one made with technology ideas engineered for a different time and reality.
“How to present predictive information and user interface is also changing. The essence of traditional interfaces is a deep emphasis on clarity (or intuitiveness). One look at the interface tells you what to do. That doesn’t work with likelihoods.” - John Sumser
“Could you win a tango competition by placing an ad for a dance partner, and then, before the dance, using a written test to determine your “fit” with each applicant? Of course not. So why would you hire that way?” – Bob Corlett
“if your hiring process allows you stand back with your arms crossed in judgement, you are being tricked into the wrong frame of mind.” –Bob Corlett
Tech Recruiting depends on two variables: the organization’s size, and the competence/connectedness of the recruiter.
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