Selecting Talent: Current Challenges and Trends

APQC’s global survey of more than 1,000 talent acquisition executives shows that nearly two-thirds of respondent organizations use technology to some extent in selecting candidates from applicant pools. From resume-screening bots to automated job interviews and all manner of pre-hire assessments, including via virtual reality, employers are testing a variety of new screening methods. 

These tools are saving companies time and money, but some have proved inaccurate, biased, and otherwise problematic for both employers and their would-be employees. How this will all shake out remains unclear, but some trends are beginning to take shape.

This article explores new tactics and trends in one of the fastest-changing areas of talent acquisition – applicant screening.