Remaining Human In The Tech Age

Before robots take over the world a la the Terminator, we must come to terms with Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) advanced and growing utilization in our workforce. As it stands in recruiting, automated responses via AI are becoming more and more commonplace, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make yourself or your company stand out.

Tailoring responses to suit the context of a conversation or to seem more approachable and welcoming is a great way to make candidates feel welcomed. Using AI and personally checking in with people to keep them apprised of their status in the recruiting process can also do wonders.

It should go without saying that professionalism should always come first but that doesn’t mean you can’t also be warm and inviting.

CodeFights

Recruiting tools change at the drop of a hat and keeping up with current trends can be overwhelming at times. 

This week’s resource is CodeFights, a forum for engineers and similar technical positions. CodeFights opened its doors to recruiters to help foster communication between both parties. They tailor algorithms to find balance between what job seekers and recruiters are looking for to create what is, in essence, a Tinder for the job market!

For more information check out: https://www.prnewswire.com/news/codefights

Meet Our Newest Employees Of 2017!

Chris Bennett
James Rives
Chris Bennett joined Astyra as Controller in January 2017 after spending almost nine years with the Greater Richmond Chamber in a variety of roles involving finance, membership services, and event planning. 
 
Graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2002, Chris earned degrees in both Sports & Entertainment Management and Business Administration. 
 
He is married with three sons. In his spare time, he writes for Rotowire.com, covering the NFL, NCAA football, NCAA basketball and Major League Baseball. 
 
Chris says he’s a beer dork, who also enjoys the art of barbecuing meat low and slow.
 
James Rives joined Astyra as Recruiting Assistant in April 2017. 
 
James is a recent graduate of the University of Mary Washington and is beginning his professional career with Astyra! This is his first full-time position, so he’s looking forward to doing his best work and growing as a young professional. 
 
He’s a fan of most video games, namely first-person shooters and RPGs and would like to one day branch into the gaming industry to share his passion for writing with the world.