Recruiting in 2025: Hacks, Trends, and Tech from the Pros 

The best recruiters aren’t just focused on hiring, they’re tapped into the latest challenges and opportunities facing the industry. With the labor market moving fast, staying ahead isn’t just a bonus — it’s a necessity.  

But keeping up isn’t easy, especially when you’re navigating competing priorities. That’s why the most successful hiring teams stay connected with fellow TA and HR leaders. Sharing strategies, trends, and challenges helps everyone level up and stay competitive.  

To foster these critical conversations, we brought together top recruiting pros for a discussion on productivity, hiring strategies, and how AI is changing the game. Led by Amanda Berger, Chief Customer Officer of Employ, the panel featured Employ customers’ Gina Alvino, Senior Manager, Recruiting at e.l.f. Beauty and Carissa Mueller, Director of People Operations at DREAM Charter Schools. They shared their go-to tactics for staying efficient, hiring smarter, and making the most of recruiting technology. 

Expert-Backed Productivity Hacks 

Recruiters are always juggling multiple tasks — from sourcing and connecting with candidates to scheduling interviews and negotiating offers. Our panelists shared their favorite productivity hacks to stay focused and make the most of their time.  

Gina swears by time blocking to stay on top of her game. At e.l.f. Beauty, she schedules dedicated chunks of time for specific tasks, making sure she stays focused and efficient. If you’re a recruiter struggling to balance priorities, this simple trick can help you power through your workload without burning out.  

Carissa is all about AI tools like ChatGPT. Whether she’s drafting outreach messages, summarizing notes, or brainstorming job descriptions, AI speeds up manual, time-intensive tasks, so recruiters can dedicate more time to candidate relationships. If you’re not using AI yet, now is the time to start.  

2025 Hiring Goals: Expansion and Efficiency 

With 2025 already underway, talent acquisition teams have their strategies defined and are now laser focused on hitting their goals. Our panelists broke down their top priorities for the year ahead.  

At e.l.f. Beauty, international expansion is a major focus. Gina emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent hiring practices as the company scales globally. Creating an equitable experience for all candidates, new hires, and employees, regardless of their location, is key for building an engaged workforce. For companies in growth mode, keeping workflows standardized helps ensure a consistent and seamless hiring experience.  

For DREAM Charter Schools, peak hiring season runs from February to August, which means there’s no room for inefficiencies. Carissa underscored the need for streamlined processes to manage high hiring volumes without overwhelming recruiters or candidates. Companies that experience seasonal hiring spikes can benefit from automation and well-defined workflows. 

AI and Automation: How They’re Reshaping Talent Acquisition 

Technology is transforming the way recruiters work. Our panelists explored how AI and automation are changing the game — and what recruiters should watch out for.  

For Carissa, it’s all about balance — finding ways to use technology to free her team from busy work, so they can focus more on making personal, lasting relationships with top talent. Right now, they review resumes manually, but they’re excited to see how this process can evolve using AI to screen candidates based on keywords or past hiring data. 

Gina shared how resume review and nurture campaign tools are game changers, helping recruiters manage high applicant volume while keeping candidates engaged. These features ensure recruiters don’t miss out on great talent just because their inboxes are overflowing. 

Of course, AI isn’t without its challenges. The panelists noted the importance of keeping a close eye on potential bias in AI-driven hiring tools. While automation can speed things up, human oversight is essential to ensure fairness and accuracy.  

Your Tech Journey Starts Now 

The best recruiters know how to blend tech and human touch. AI and automation can streamline processes, but hiring is still about people. 

At Jobvite, that’s what we’re all about. Our ATS solution is built to take the busy work off your plate, so you have more time to nurture, engage, and hire the best talent for your organization. That’s what we call people-first recruiting.  

Learn more about us or book a demo to kick off your tech journey today.