MASA’s candidate sourcing technology

Different kinds of businesses are making use of information technology (IT) to help them grow. Measured Ability South Africa (MASA) is an example of a staffing solutions agency that uses cutting-edge technology to efficiently source and hire new personnel. The staffing solutions provided by Measured Ability South Africa (MASA) are easy to access, affordable and highly efficient.

Using state-of-the-art software, MASA helps businesses find qualified applicants among both active and passive job seekers.  Passive job seekers are people who are not actively looking for work but would be a great match for the job specifications on offer.

The recruitment processes at MASA are aided by advanced software that has helped them to refine their methods. For example, video interviews and other forms of psychometric testing are used to assess a potential employee’s fit with an organisation and a specific job.

In order to locate the best candidates for your company, the solution may involve a smart matching system or even artificial intelligence.

Here are some of the ways in which the technology used by MASA  improves efficiency in the recruitment process.

1.    Push technology improves efficiency throughout the recruitment process

With the help of cutting-edge single push and retrieval technology, MASA is able to simultaneously post job openings in all national advertising media and collect all curriculum vitaes (CVs) from applicants in a single inbox for each position.

Using this process, MASA can make a speedy decision on whether or not to proceed with the candidate’s hiring. MASA’s continuous commitment to  customer satisfaction is what drives the Staffing Solutions process.

2.    Using SEO to source the best candidates

MASA has full-time search engine optimization professionals in their staff compliment to maintain a significant online presence and attract a varied pool of high-calibre applications.

3.    Psychometric testing to screen high-proficiency candidates

The term “psychometric testing” encompasses a wide range of assessments used in the hiring process to determine an individual’s potential success in a given position or business.

These assessments used by MASA span a wide range of topics and disciplines. Verbal reasoning, logical reasoning, situational judgement, and numerical reasoning are only few of the screening processes that can be used to evaluate a potential employee’s suitability for the position.

Aptitude exams, also known as psychometric tests, are used to gauge a candidate’s quantitative, verbal, and logical skills – as well as their ability to quickly comprehend and solve problems.

4.    Value-added services beyond the recruitment process

MASA complements its productive, technology-driven recruitment process by offering a full range of services that address all aspects of the labour market.

The service provided to its clients is highly individualised, and the MASA team always goes the extra mile to meet the unique needs of each of their business patrons.

The MASA team oversees all phases of the hiring and onboarding procedures. To begin with, MASA uses a benchmarking system to ensure that all employees meet the standards set by their clients. This includes no fewer than 25 different recruitment phases, including basic literacy exams, background checks and more.

After this, the MASA group delivers a comprehensive workflow strategy to guarantee maximum output from the selected qualified and well screened staff.

All selected employees are informed and managed in terms of the most efficient and productive work schedule, have their uniforms or other PPE maintained to avoid costly loss or damage, and complete the Client Safety Induction before beginning work.

Next time you think about recruitment, remember the name MASA.

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