By: Caleb Hellinger
What if finding the perfect job was as easy as swiping left or right on a dating app? Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?
That’s exactly what Hirebird brings to the table.
While traditional job boards and career fairs can feel exhausting and overwhelming, this innovative platform is revolutionizing the way students and employers connect. With its user-friendly interface and unique approach to recruiting, Hirebird is a soon go-to for both job seekers and companies looking to fill positions with top talent.
Hirebird is taking a page from the dating app playbook and incorporating it into the job search process.
According to the founder, Sam Hogan, a graduate of Utah State University in Logan, UT, and current MBA candidate at the University of Albany (New York), said he discovered that a significant number of students (his peers!) and recent graduates are facing difficulties in marketing their skills and establishing connections with job prospects.
The main goals of Hirebird?
- Accelerate the hiring process to reduce time-to-hire.
- Set realistic expectations for candidates and guide them in enhancing their marketability.
- Empower employers with data-driven insights for informed decision-making in their search.
With Hirebird, job seekers no longer have to feel like they are blindly sending out resumes and hoping for a response. Instead, they can browse through potential matches and express interest in companies that align with their values and career goals.
A social mission to help students
As a graduate and a student himself, Hogan wanted to create a platform that helps students’ careers take flight. With the rising competition in the job market, students are facing more challenges than ever before.
The concept is simple: students upload their resumes and create profiles highlighting their skills, experience, and career goals. Employers can then swipe through these profiles, much like they would on a dating app, to find potential candidates that match.
But what sets Hirebird apart is its focus on individuality and cultural fit. Instead of just matching skills and qualifications, the platform also takes into account personality traits and values to ensure a strong match between job seekers and companies.
This unique approach allows students to showcase their authentic selves, beyond just their resume, while also providing employers with a better understanding of who they are hiring.
Making employer’s lives easier too!
Not only does it help struggling students, but it’s also making the recruitment process easier and more efficient for employers.
With a growing pool of talented job seekers, companies can easily sift through a pool of interested applicants and their profiles due to an AI compatibility engine that does the work for them.
This eliminates the tedious task of sifting through countless resumes and cover letters, saving both time and resources.
Companies can create company profiles to showcase their personality, culture, and values, as well as post job listings that align with these ideals.
Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all job description, Hirebird encourages employers to be transparent about their company culture and what they can offer potential employees.
The rise of technology has greatly impacted the job market, making it easier than ever for job seekers to connect with potential employers. However, this ease of access has also led to a flood of generic job applications and a lack of personalization in the job search process.
Most job boards today still look like a 2010 Craigslist ad. But with Hirebird’s sleek interface, users can easily navigate through the platform and find exactly what they are looking for.
This not only helps attract top talent but also leads to more long-term and successful hires.
Hirebird isn’t just a hiring platform, it’s a community.
How you can get involved
Hirebird is actively seeking companies and employers to feature on their platform. If your company values transparency, quick time-to-hire, AI functionality, and a sleek interface, consider signing up with one of their free 30-day trials that activates upon full release in March/April 2024.
Job seekers can also create their profile on Hirebird prior to their official launch. By showcasing your personality, skills, and career goals, you can enhance your chances of securing your dream job through Hirebird.
Hirebird’s beta launch is slated to kick off in mid-January, where a select group of participants will be chosen at random to experience the full program. Join the waitlist today to be selected!
Join the Hiring Revolution
Hirebird is not just a typical job board – it’s a platform that aims to revolutionize the way companies and job seekers connect. By utilizing cutting-edge technology and fostering a community-driven approach, Hirebird is changing the game for both employers and job seekers alike.
Gone are the days of scrolling through countless generic job listings or submitting resumes into a black hole. With Hirebird, job seekers can showcase their unique skills and personalities to stand out from the crowd and catch the attention of top companies.
