The rise of technological innovations in recent years has made it possible to perform tasks more conveniently and flexibly. From the office to the home, technology, like apps, systems and gadgets, has evolved to provide smarter features that make daily living easier.

In the same way, these breakthroughs have revolutionised the recruitment process, including how we advertise jobs, track applicants, engage with them, and interview them.

That being said, it is critical to understand the needs that drive such innovations and to keep that resolve to take action toward advancements.

Starting with a purpose

After spending about seven years in the banking sector, I decided to take a break and explore a new industry. Having always been a people person, starting conversations and making introductions came naturally. It’s no surprise that these skills led to many job referrals for friends who needed jobs in the banking industry.

Fast forward to my 15 years onboard the Human Resources industry, I realised the challenges faced by recruiters are primarily comprised of repetitive administrative tasks. I know many hours are spent manually identifying and contacting potential candidates. This time could have been used for more productive tasks that ensure the recruitment of quality applicants.

At the same time, I also observed that young candidates constantly struggled with deciding what to pursue and ended up job hopping very often, much to the dismay of both the candidates and their employers.

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Then, I decided I could use my experience to develop something to help address these needs.

The development of OppTy

Understanding how headhunting can be very tedious, I knew that the key was to digitise the process to help cut costs and save time. This is where the value of AI came in, and more than a decade-long experience led to a vision of the OppTy chatbot.

To answer such needs, it was also clear that a platform must be developed to help young individuals identify their career paths at an earlier stage. This would subsequently give them more stability and a better idea of the industry and career path that suits them.

The software algorithm was then strategically designed by collaborating with seasoned HR professionals who contributed valuable insights and understood insightful feedback and who also understood the process changes that had to be made.

Putting it all together

As a two-way talent management platform, OppTy offers multiple tools for both job seekers and recruiters.

For those searching for jobs, the platform provides extensive guidance in resume creation and portfolio maintenance. Oppty’s AI algorithms will recommend relevant skill sets, qualifications, and accomplishments to be included in their Curriculum Vitae (CV).

OppTy also offers a Career Roadmap Assistance – a feature that thoroughly depicts careers candidates can explore based on their current qualifications, skill sets and interests.

Through our Career Compatibility Test, candidates can determine their areas of strengths and weaknesses to determine well-matched careers. The platform also runs passive searches in the background and suggests the best job opportunities in the chosen industry.

On the other hand, talent hunters can manage their entire hiring workflow on OppTy: from candidate search to interviews, hiring, and onboarding. Features such as the automatic interview scheduler and job templates help streamline recruitment. By cutting back on long hours spent on admin work, it is estimated that companies can save up to 90 per cent on their annual hiring costs.

In addition, a Smart Candidate Selection tool is offered to help pool relevant candidates for job openings. Meanwhile, the Potential Candidates Pool allows companies to optimise their talent pipeline so they can hire as needed.

Staying ahead with OppTy

Ultimately, the recruitment process is changing, and OppTy seeks to pioneer this transformation. By tapping into various technologies to smoothen the process for many more recruiters and job seekers, OppTy has made a positive difference for job hunters and hiring managers.

Watch out for more upcoming developments in the next few months as we continue to grow into the thriving smart career ecosystem we envisioned OppTy to be.

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