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Human connection can feel like it’s fading in the wake of the current AI revolution, and some recruiters may worry that embracing automation could lead to an impersonal experience for the very people they’re trying to build relationships with.
Fortunately, there are ways of leveraging automation that enhance your ability to build and nurture those crucial relationships rather than harm them.
Personal vs. Impersonal Automation “I hope this email finds you well.”
The word “automation” can conjure images of generic cold calls, a churn of low-quality inMails, and emails that “hope to find you well.” However, in the context of recruitment, especially for small agencies and solo professionals, proper automation isn’t about replacing human interaction. Strategic automation instead eliminates the time-consuming, repetitive tasks that can steal your focus from what truly matters, which is building rapport with others and understanding the needs of your market.
Think about how much time you spend each week on sending follow-up emails, setting reminders to check in with candidates, or manually updating contact notes? These tasks are vital, but they can also be a drain on your valuable time and energy. Recruitment automation steps in to handle these processes efficiently, freeing you up