Amsterdam Talk:
Beyond applications: uncovering hidden talent

More applications do not automatically mean better hiring. In this three-part Chad & Cheese interview, VONQ’s Ritu Mohanka explores qualified candidates, explainable AI, and the potential hidden behind an imperfect CV.

01 - Applications

Why recruitment marketing needs to stop chasing applications

Ritu challenges the focus on application volume and explains why recruitment marketing needs to connect candidate attraction with qualification and the outcomes employers actually need.

02 - AI scoring

250 points, 15 vectors:
how AI scores candidates

How customer feedback shaped VONQ’s approach to scoring. Ritu explains the job-specific framework, the importance of explainability, and why candidates should understand how AI is used.
03 - Hidden talent

Stop screening candidates out. Start finding hidden talent

A bartender applying for a customer support role may bring exactly the skills the job needs. Ritu explores how chat and voice screening can uncover transferable skills and create more capacity for recruiters.

Key takeaways

Qualified candidates

Measure success through qualified candidates and hiring outcomes, not application volume alone.

Transferable skills

Look beyond job titles and polished CVs to uncover relevant, transferable skills.

Explainable AI

Build recruiter confidence with explainable scores and clear communication about AI.

Human capacity

Use automation to create more capacity for the work that needs a human.

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