AI Notes for Recruiters
How to Summarize Candidate Screenings
Recruiters often juggle multiple candidates at various stages of the hiring process. Keeping detailed and structured notes during candidate screenings is crucial to remember key insights and make informed decisions. Good note-taking ensures you have a comprehensive view of each applicant's qualifications and fit for the role, helping streamline communication with hiring managers and other team members involved in the recruitment process.
But what should you include in your meeting notes? We have compiled a list of key points to include in your meeting notes.
Key points to include in meeting notes for recruiters
- Participant Information: Who were the participants in the meeting, and what roles did they have?
- Candidate Background: What is the candidate's professional background and relevant experience?
- Skills Assessment: What specific skills or qualifications does the candidate possess that are pertinent to the role?
- Cultural Fit: How does the candidate's personality and work style align with the company's culture?
- Motivation for Applying: What reasons did the candidate provide for wanting to join this company or take on this role?
- Career Goals: What are the candidate’s short-term and long-term career aspirations, and how do they align with this opportunity?
- Compensation Expectations: What are the candidate's salary expectations or requirements discussed during the meeting?
- Availability: When is the candidate available to start if offered a position, including any notice periods needed at their current job?
- Challenges Discussed: Were there any concerns or challenges identified about this candidate’s fit for this role during the screening?
How to automate
But why take notes manually when you can use AI to do it for you? Today's AI can transcribe meetings, summarize key points, and even identify action items. Instead of being distracted by typing and writing notes, you can focus on the conversation.
Here's how:
- If you don't already have a voice recorder that allows you to customize your summaries, download LazyNotes from the App Store.
- Navigate to Settings > Meeting Templates and tap the + button.
- Copy/paste one of our templates and/or customize your own. Tap Save.
- Start your first recording and choose your new template any time during the call.
- Enjoy customized notes emailed right to your mailbox!