How recruiters can manage applications smarter | Recruitment Smarts Live
Recruiters have been talking about application overload for more than 20 years — but with one-click applies and AI tools flooding inboxes, the challenge has never been bigger. In this episode of Recruitment Smarts Live, Dave Jenkins, Founder & CEO of Wave, joins Louise Triance to explore how recruiters can manage applications smarter, improve candidate quality, and save hours every week without losing the human touch. From writing better job ads to using tech like WaveTrackR to screen, score, and rank candidates automatically, Dave shares practical ways recruiters can cut through the noise and focus on the candidates that matter. 🎯 In this conversation: 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Cutting Through the Noise: Managing Applications 02:01 Challenges in Recruitment: Application Volumes and Trends 03:44 The Role of Technology in Recruitment 05:21 Improving Job Adverts and Candidate Screening 08:19 The Cost of Inefficient Application Management 10:22 Candidate Experience and Reputation Management 17:32 Leveraging Technology for Better Recruitment 25:25 Future of Recruitment: AI and Automation 32:29 Quick Wins for Recruitment Agencies 34:53 Final Thoughts 💡 Key takeaways: • High application volumes are now the norm, not the exception. • Better ad writing reduces irrelevant CVs. • AI should support recruiters, not replace them. • Technology can help recruiters work faster and smarter — and give candidates a better experience. 🔗 Learn more about WaveTrackR: https://wave-rs.co.uk/solutions/candidate-sourcing/
