[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam

It’s definitely a shift from the days when you could walk into a business, chat with a real person, and get a sense of who you’d be working with. The reliance on chatbots and automated systems can be frustrating, especially when it feels like you’re navigating a maze of digital forms and artificial interactions rather than engaging with real people.

A few things are driving this trend:

1. Efficiency and Cost: Companies are increasingly using chatbots and automated systems to streamline the hiring process and cut costs. These systems can handle large volumes of applications and pre-screen candidates more quickly than human staff, which is appealing from a business perspective.
2. Standardization: Automated systems ensure that all candidates go through the same process, which can help with consistency in evaluating qualifications and skills. It also minimizes the risk of bias that might come from human interactions.
3. Scalability: For larger companies or those with high turnover rates, chatbots and online systems can manage a larger number of applications without needing to scale up their HR departments accordingly.
4. Pandemic Shift: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote and digital processes, including hiring and onboarding. Many businesses found that digital tools could be effective and have continued to use them post-pandemic.

While these systems can streamline processes, they often lack the personal touch and nuance that a real conversation can provide. If you’re feeling frustrated, it might be helpful to look for companies that value direct human interaction and are known for a more personal approach in their hiring practices. Sometimes smaller companies or those in industries that value personal relationships might offer a more traditional and engaging application experience.

It’s also worth noting that the pendulum might swing back a bit as businesses and applicants alike evaluate the effectiveness of these digital tools versus human interaction. For now, adapting to these systems might be a necessary step, but it doesn’t mean the human touch is entirely gone—just evolving.

Why do I feel like this is an AI reply?