Finding and retaining top technicians is a constant challenge for any auto body repair shop. This is especially tough if it is a large chain that spreads throughout a large country like the US. This was exactly the case for one of the largest auto repair chains in the US, with hundreds of locations spread across the country. Their traditional recruitment process, however, was acting as a roadblock to attracting the skilled talent they needed. To make their recruitment process more efficient and simplified, CloudApper AI Recruiter stepped in and revolutionized their hiring process. In this article, we’ll discuss how AI recruiter did that. 

KeyTakeaways:

  • The client is one of the largest auto repair chains in the US having 200+ stores throughout the country.
  • They were looking for a solution to eliminate lengthy form-filling and simplify hiring.
  • CloudApper AI Recruiter stepped in and with its advanced features, the client can now speed up their hiring process.

The Challenge of Lengthy Applications

The chain primarily hired auto technicians, a role in high demand across the industry. However, the process was very lengthy. Applicants had to fill out lengthy forms and upload resumes. Such a lengthy process led to a decrease in the number of applicants. As a result, they were having a hard time finding talented technicians for their service centers. 

Why CloudApper AI Recruiter Was the Answer

Realizing the need for a more efficient and applicant-friendly solution, the car repair chain turned to CloudApper AI Recruiter. This innovative AI-powered recruiting tool was created primarily to streamline the hiring process, especially for blue collar recruitment such as auto technicians. The chain was particularly impressed with AI Recruiter’s capacity to streamline and accelerate the application process.

Success Story

We were looking for a solution that could make the job application process simple and applicant-friendly, and CloudApper AI Recruiter turned out to be the perfect one.

HR Director, a large retail chain in California*

A Smoother Ride: Unveiling the Workflow

Because of the easy implementation process, CloudApper AI Recruiter proved to be the perfect fit for the auto repair chain’s nationwide network. The platform was seamlessly integrated across all 200+ store locations, allowing them to leverage the benefits of AI recruiting on a massive scale.

Here’s a closer look at how CloudApper AI Recruiter transformed the application process for the auto repair chain:

QR Code Convenience

With the help of CloudApper AI Recruiter, which is now implemented throughout the 200+ store locations, interested candidates can apply for a job by simply scanning a QR code. Immediately after scanning, the applicant will be prompted with a recruitment chatbot which is directly integrated with the AI recruiter. 

Conversational Candidate Capture

The conversational AI-powered recruitment chatbot will ask the candidates all the necessary questions and the candidates will need to answer those questions. This eliminates the need for a lengthy form-filling process. Such a process not only makes the application process easy but also enhances the candidate experience.

Streamlined Onboarding

Once the necessary details are collected, the AI Recruiter sends an email with an access link to the UKG Pro Portal. Applicants then create their candidate profile, complete the rest of the application process, and proceed with the rest of the recruitment process. 

Study

According to research by SHRM, Since the pre-COVID period, 88% of worldwide organizations have used AI technology in HR, including recruitment.

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Offer Letter Automation

After a candidate is chosen for hire, the recruiting team can utilize an offer-letter solution which is specifically built for this auto repair chain to send offer letters to the new hires. This feature allows for quick and error-free generation of offer letters, pre-populated with the applicant’s details.

Building a Talent Pool

Even if there are no open openings at a specific location, interested applicants can still submit their information through the CloudApper AI Recruiter. This valuable data, including the applicant’s talents and desired location, is instantly saved and sent to the recruiting team. This enables them to build up a strong talent pool and proactively reach out to potential people when opportunities arise.

Conclusion

By embracing AI recruitment with CloudApper AI Recruiter, this leading auto repair chain has shifted gears towards a more efficient and effective hiring process. This innovative approach is paving the way for a smoother ride in attracting and retaining the skilled technicians they need to keep their customers’ cars running smoothly.

So, if you want to speed up your hiring process and build a strong talent pool, contact us today.

FAQ: AI Recruiter Simplifies Hiring

Q1: What is the future of AI in recruitment?

The future of AI in recruitment is all about collaboration. AI will be there to do all the repetitive tasks and human recruiters will be making all the strategic decisions.

Q2: Can artificial intelligence replace recruiters?

No, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not here to replace human recruiters but rather to be a helping hand to reduce the unnecessary workload and make recruitment decisions.

Q3: How does the AI recruiting process work?

The AI recruiting process, especially if the CloudApper AI Recruiter is used, usually involves conversing with applicants, asking them pre-screening questions, and extracting information from their PDF or video resume. Then, it ranks the best candidates based on all the available information and prompts the candidates to schedule interviews. AI recruiters can also be integrated with multiple HCM and ATS systems to transfer and sync candidate data.

*Disclaimer: Due to privacy reasons, the identity of the person or company cannot be revealed.