# Streamlined Recruitment Expediting the hiring process, employers turn to apps for hyper-efficiency. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 20, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/streamlined-recruitment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Streamlined Recruitment trend? **Streamlined Recruitment:** Sorting through applicants and arranging interviews is often a daunting and lengthy process, prompting companies to integrate apps and platforms that are more convenient in nature. Bypassing formal calls or applications, employers are using text-based messaging and Tinder-like platforms to not only connect with potential applicants faster, but also to schedule in-person meetings in a more streamlined way. These less formal recruitment tactics speak to a shift toward more casual hiring methods. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 21, 2014 to Jul 21, 2017 - Published: Jun 20, 2016 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Streamlined Recruitment trend ### Mobile Hiring Apps Apps like Jobr and Switch use Tinder-like swiping to streamline recruitment through mobile devices. ### Artificial Intelligence Recruitment FirstJob's Mya and other AI systems automate parts of the recruitment process by sorting through candidates and keeping them engaged. ### Collaborative Recruitment Apps Google's Hire app targets mid-sized business owners and streamlines customizable hiring processes through paid business apps. ## What the Streamlined Recruitment trend means for industry ### For Human Resources Hiring apps and AI systems are disrupting traditional recruitment methods and making the hiring process more efficient. ### For Mobile Technology The rise of mobile technology has brought about new job-hunting and recruitment platforms that leverage swiping and messaging features. ### For Tech Companies Companies like Google are developing recruitment apps that cater to smaller businesses, offering customizable collaborative solutions for their recruitment needs. ## Workshop question What would a Tinder-style platform for your brand look like? ## Trend signals for Streamlined Recruitment Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 37%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 37% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Streamlined Recruitment trend 7 featured examples from Jul 21, 2014 to Jul 21, 2017. - [Matchmaking Employment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobr): The Jobr App Lets You Search for Employment Like Matches on Tinder (Category: Tech) Implication: The swipe-based job searching trend can be adopted by HR departments and job boards to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of candidate screening and selection processes. - [Addictive Job-Hunting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch): The Switch App Lets You Swipe Right For a Job (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile job-hunting trend presents a disruptive opportunity for the HR industry to innovate their recruitment processes through mobile app development. - [Collaborative Recruiting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recruiting-app): Google's 'Hire' Recruiting App Streamlines Human Resources Functions (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of collaborative recruiting apps provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the human resources software industry. - [Swipe-Based Employment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employment-app): The Quickily App is Like Tinder For Job-Hunting and Hiring (Category: Tech) Implication: Swipe-based employment apps present disruptive innovation opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment and staffing processes. - [Interactive CV Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-cv): Copywriter Elizabeth Nieves Created a Chatbot to Automate Recruitment (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate chatbots into HR departments to streamline the recruitment process and improve candidate engagement. - [Job Recruitment AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mya-ai): The Mya AI System Helps Companies to Sort Through More Candidates (Category: Tech) Implication: Mya AI is positioned to disrupt the HR tech industry by offering a more efficient solution to recruitment. - [Smart Hiring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recruiting-coordinator): Recruiting Coordinator Talera Screens Job Applicants In Little to No Time (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Talera's launch paves the way for HR companies to develop their own smart hiring apps to offer their clients easy, fast and accurate recruitment processing. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)