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Discover how hAIre’s skills-based recruitment platform uses AI-driven matching, bias reduction, and real-time labour market analytics to help European employers find top talent faster.

Why Skills-Based Hiring Matters

The job market in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe and across the EU is changing fast. Rigid CV sifts and years-of-experience rules no longer cut it. Instead, companies need to focus on skills-based hiring:

Spot hidden talent beyond job titles.
Cut vacancy times and recruitment costs.
Build diverse, high-performing teams.

But not every recruitment tool delivers. Let’s see how the popular Applied ATS stacks up against hAIre’s dedicated skills-based platform.

Applied vs hAIre: A Side-by-Side Comparison

1. Applied at a Glance

Applied is known for:
– Research-backed AI shortlisting and job description analytics.
– Bias reduction via anonymised CV assessments.
– ATS integrations and pre-built tests.

Strengths:
– Easy to master job description tool.
– Ethical recruitment focus.

Limitations:
– Generic assessments that lack personalisation.
– No real-time labour market intelligence.
– Requires syncing with existing ATS.

2. hAIre at a Glance

hAIre’s mission: match skills to roles—in real time. Core offerings:
– Personalized Skill Assessment: Tailored tests aligned with local and EU job trends.
– AI-Powered Job Matching: Matches candidates based on skill clusters, not just keywords.
– Job Market Dashboard: Live analytics on in-demand skills and hiring shifts.
– Employer Insights Tool: Deep dives into labour costs, skill gaps and competitor benchmarks.

Strengths:
– Fully integrated, end-to-end platform.
– Hyper-local insights for Bulgaria and Eastern Europe.
– Flexible modules—pick what you need.

Feature Comparison Highlights

Bias Reduction
• Applied: anonymised CVs and state-of-the-art AI detection.
• hAIre: anonymised skill profiles + continuous bias audits for fairness.
Skill Assessments
• Applied: generic, one-size-fits-all tests.
• hAIre: Personalized Skill Assessment that adapts to industry needs and candidate performance.
Talent Matching
• Applied: AI shortlisting that ranks candidates.
• hAIre: AI-Powered Job Matching that factors in preferences, career aspirations and transferable skills.
Market Insights
• Applied: job description analytics only.
• hAIre: Job Market Dashboard + Employer Insights Tool with real-time data and trend forecasting.
Setup & Integration
• Applied: risk-free migration but reliant on external ATS.
• hAIre: no setup fees, modular approach—start with one feature or all four.

The Benefits of hAIre’s Skills-Based Recruitment

Faster, Smarter Shortlists
You get candidates who truly fit the role. The result? You fill roles quicker—often in days, not weeks.
Reduced Bias, Better Diversity
With anonymised skill profiles, bias takes a back seat. You hire the right person, regardless of background.
Data-Driven Decisions
The Job Market Dashboard keeps you ahead of trends. Launch new roles, adjust salaries and spot skill gaps before competitors.
Cost Efficiency
Shorter hiring cycles and fewer bad hires mean your recruitment budget stretches further.

Real-World Impact

“Before hAIre, we struggled to fill specialist roles in Sofia. Now we use the Job Market Dashboard weekly and have cut our time-to-hire by 30%. Our team is more skilled and diverse than ever.”
— Elena Petrov, HR Lead at an Eastern European e-commerce firm

Get Started with hAIre

Ready to transform your skills-based hiring? Give your recruitment process the boost it needs:

Start a free demo of our AI-Powered Job Matching.
Explore the Job Market Dashboard in your industry.
Run a Personalized Skill Assessment for your next vacancy.

See how hAIre can help you hire faster, fairer and smarter.

👉 Book a demo now at https://haire.bg