Google Updates 'Hire' With AI, Schedules Interviews 84% Faster

Google has updated its Hire product which is likely to unnerve competitors like LinkedIn. Additional machine learning and Google Suite integrations mean that recruiters now save more time (less switching between apps, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews are all faster - Google says up to 84% faster) and can spend that time finding better candidates which lower failure rates, saving money in the short and long-term. Among other features launching (auto-scheduling, auto-update) the'auto-highlight' feature appears most interesting as a future marker for where the industry is going. Keywords (including synonyms and acronyms) become highlighted for recruiters to see how candidates match up against their brief. Berit Hoffman, Product Manager, Hire isn't convinced this is the case and knows that better matches are the key for Hire to succeed - and isn't afraid to look internally; "We do see a big opportunity to facilitate better matches. 'Candidate Discovery' suggests candidates to consider for a new role from the customer's existing database, taking into account signals such as previous interview feedback or whether the candidate was referred."