Since the advent of the Application Tracking System (ATS), recruiters across the globe have leveraged technology to make their jobs easier. For instance:

• Big Data analytics has enabled talent acquisition specialists to make strategic hiring decisions.
• Candidates can look for jobs on their smartphones thanks to job search apps like Indeed and Naukri.com.
• Social media is being used aggressively by 92% of companies for searching and screening candidates.

The recruiters spent most of 2018 in familiarising themselves with Artificial Intelligence (AI). A Korn Ferry global survey revealed 69% of recruiters believe AI helps in garnering higher-quality candidates. 

This year, AI products became more widely integrated and available in ATS, CRM, and HRM