Show Notes
Recruiting Future helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable value by developing strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology. In this episode, we'll be focusing specifically on technology.
The fundamental shift from complex software user interfaces to conversational recruiting technology is happening right now, with profound implications for how we think about the ATS.
What are the implications for both recruiters and candidates when the recruiting system becomes an invisible part of the flow of communication?
My guest this week is Michal Nowak, SVP of Engineering at SmartRecruiters. In our conversation, Michal shares his insights on how conversational interfaces can transform recruiting from an admin-heavy profession to one focused on meaningful human connections and strategic thinking.
In the interview, we discuss:
How AI has shifted development priorities
Keeping up with the technology
Working with TA professionals to spot use cases that don't exist yet
How AI can help recruiters build connections faster
Moving to chat-based interfaces
Using adaptive UI to deal with complexity
Ethics, transparency, and trust
What does the future look like?
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Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
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