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.
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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.