Gamified Recruitment Apps

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— March 2, 2016 — Tech
Hiring the right person for the job is an art form in and of itself, so the idea of gamified recruitment shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. It's not the idea of turning recruitment into a game, per se, but setting a challenge in a more tech-savvy scenario. After all, many interviews come with assignments depending on the industry, and so this simply provides a more streamlined platform.

Created by CodeFights, the gamified recruitment app -- dubbed Company Bots -- was put to the test with the help of Uber. Fast Company writes that "participants would compete in a timed challenge against the automated UberBot, to solve some of the core challenges faced by the business such as finding an optimal route for a car." It's an interesting yet effective avenue to take.

Trend Themes

  1. Gamified Recruitment — Gamifying the recruitment process to make it more engaging and effective.
  2. Automated Recruitment — Using automation technology to streamline the recruitment process.
  3. Skills-based Assessments — Assessing job candidates based on their skills and abilities rather than just their resumes.

Industry Implications

  1. Human Resources — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing gamified recruitment and automated technologies that can efficiently sieve through large pools of candidates for various roles.
  2. Technology — Disruptive innovation opportunities: Building gaming functionalities into HR automation tools, developing recruitment software that applies AI to assess job candidate's educational and professional background, and building skills-based platforms that can help candidates showcase their talent and creativity.
  3. Education — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing skills-based online courses and similar educational tools that can facilitate knowledge acquisition and job readiness in future candidates.
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