One of the most time-consuming aspects of the HR process is sifting through stacks of resumes and applications to identify potential candidates. OCR technology can significantly speed up this process by scanning and extracting relevant information from each document, such as the candidate’s name, contact details, skills, and employment history. This extracted data can then be organized into a structured format, making it easier for HR professionals to review and analyze.

In addition to analyzing resumes, OCR technology can be used to extract data from other recruitment materials, such as job advertisements and candidate assessments. By automating this process, HR professionals can focus on more strategic tasks, like building relationships with candidates and refining the organization’s talent acquisition strategy. OCR can also be instrumental during the onboarding process. New employees often need to submit various documents, such as identification, academic records, or proof of previous employment. With OCR, these documents can be scanned, and the information extracted and stored in the employee’s digital profile. This automation not only saves time and resources but also reduces the risk of errors and misplaced documents.