Answer to Question #234253 in Management for Yakskie

Question

How firm recruit employees in the age of big data and analytics relate it in human resource.

Answer 1

Big data companies have employed the latest, modern and advanced technologies and data analytics in the human resource departments. In the modern days, companies have embraced various strategies in their recruitment drives that apply data analytics and the concept of big data in sourcing for employees who have the required and pre-requisite expertise, experience, and relevant educational qualifications. This has been made possible by applying the floating ads, which aim to reach out to candidates and applicants who possess what the companies are looking for. For instance, initiation of the recruitment process in the era of big data starts with advertisements through floating ads in various websites looking for specific job requirements that are particular to the job vacancy in the organizations. Once the recruiting company decides the job specifications, the agencies that are there for advertisements take over. This has reduced overhead costs incurred by the recruiting firms and saves a lot of time in the recruitment process.

Once ads for recruitment drives are put out, vetting the resumes of applicants starts. Employment of data analytics is applicable in finding a resume that has all the requirements for the job vacancy.

Psychometric testing using appropriate analytics and tools is the second and critical stage in the recruitment process after shortlisting. This process has been automated in the era of big data. Therefore it is concurrent as it takes place over the internet using personal computers from a local setup.

Vetting the Resumes