Chatbots increase recruitment opportunities

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Apps and Platforms Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Job-seeking firm FirstJob debuted a recruitment chatbot called Mya on Monday, according to Venture Beat. The chatbot -- which the firm says will automate roughly 75% of the recruitment process -- uses a combination of artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) to vet job applicants based on factors like qualifications and extra curricular activity, and to answer applicant questions regarding company culture, policies, and benefits. This will streamline the overall recruitment process, freeing up time for human agents to close deals and finish contracts.