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Revolutionizing High-Class Engineer Recruitment: Insights from HireRoo and ROXX Event

Recently, HireRoo, a company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, hosted a collaborative event with ROXX, focusing on innovative hiring methods for high-class engineers. The event featured esteemed speakers, including Yoshiharu Sekike, Development Manager at ROXX's back-check division, and Keito Takashiba, COO of HireRoo. Their discussion pivoted around the theme: "Can resumes and interviews genuinely reveal true competencies?"

Understanding the Challenges of Engineer Recruitment

During the panel discussion, the speakers shed light on the alarming issue of recruitment mismatches, which afflict 84% of companies. These mismatches often lead to early retirements and can impose costs exceeding 5 to 7 million yen per hire. The hidden costs, including decreased productivity, make this a critical issue for companies, especially in the competitive landscape of engineering recruitment.

The Mismatch of Skills and Soft Skills

It's not just technical skills that are often mismatched. The inconsistency between an employee's perceived positivity during recruitment and their actual performance post-hire is prevalent. For instance, an individual might demonstrate reluctance in discussions or adopt bullying behaviors towards subordinates, highlighting the pressing need to assess soft skills such as communication and proactivity effectively.

The Role of Reference Checks and Technology

To improve the accuracy of hiring judgments, more companies are adopting background and reference checks. Traditionally neglected, soft skills and a sense of responsibility are difficult to measure during interviews, making external evaluations and past accomplishments significant. The United States has already begun implementing generative AI screening, a trend that is slowly gaining traction in Japan as well.

Hybrid Selection with AI and Human Insight

While AI-based interviews and coding tests are becoming commonplace, the importance of human involvement in motivating candidates and enhancing their appeal remains undeniable. As evidenced by practices at Google, where discussions with employees during interviews significantly boost motivation, the overall candidate experience is now under scrutiny. The key to future recruitment strategies lies in balancing efficiency with the ability to attract candidates.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events by HireRoo

The event's archive is available for viewing on the HireRoo website for those interested in revisiting the discussions. Moving forward, HireRoo plans to host a variety of events centered on engineering recruitment, fostering a dialogue about the future of talent acquisition.

Upcoming Events:

• - May 14, 2025: Re:TechTalk #07 - Incorporating Intent in Test Code (2025 edition)
• - May 14, 2025: Common Points for Successful Hiring in Companies
• - May 28, 2025: Re:TechTalk #09 - Guide to Event-Driven Architecture and Common Pitfalls

About HireRoo

HireRoo is dedicated to revolutionizing skill interviews for the AI age. Their platform allows companies to easily adopt big-tech-level hiring practices, visualize engineer competencies, avoid mismatches, and standardize interview procedures. With over 150 companies, including M3 Inc., freee, and SmartHR utilizing the system, they have processed more than 40,000 selections, with ongoing collaborations expanding their user base.

HireRoo’s Mission

Japan is striving to reclaim its status as a leader in manufacturing. The company believes that with the right talent acquisition strategies, software developers who drive new product development and innovation can restore Japan's global standing rooted in quality manufacturing. With accolades like the "HONGO AI 2023" Grand Prize, HireRoo is proving its capability to guide firms in the right direction.

Conclusion

Through proactive discussions and collaborations, HireRoo aims to enhance the hiring landscape for engineers, fostering a future where talent meets demand efficiently, effectively bridging the gap between skilled workers and companies needing their expertise. Stay tuned for more innovative approaches and events as they continue their significant contributions to the field of recruitment in the AI era.