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Eight Career Design Unveils AI Candidate Search Feature

Sansan Corporation has officially launched the AI candidate search tool under its professional recruiting service, Eight Career Design. This innovative feature is particularly aimed at aiding hiring managers by automating the process of identifying the best potential candidates for various job openings. With just the input of a job description, the AI system will generate optimal search criteria, allowing recruiters to effectively reach individuals who may not be easily found through traditional methods.

Background of the Launch

Amidst the growing popularity of generative AI and shifting business landscapes, there has been a noticeable increase in companies seeking to secure immediate talent through mid-career hiring. A recent study conducted by Sansan revealed that only approximately 14% of hiring managers feel they have encountered candidates that meet their hiring criteria adequately. On the flip side, around 55% of business professionals express interest in switching jobs, even if they are not actively seeking new opportunities, and about 89% of these individuals are receptive to receiving job offers.

Recognizing this trend, Eight Career Design offers a powerful recruiting tool that not only streamlines the search process but also helps companies connect with the untapped talent pool in the market.

Feature Overview

The AI candidate search works intuitively, allowing recruiters to enter their job descriptions and then presenting them with the best search parameters. This feature optimizes candidate display order based on the alignment of their profiles with the specified conditions among the more than 4.5 million users registered on Eight. Recruiters no longer need to spend excessive time configuring search parameters from scratch, thus enabling them to reach harder-to-find candidates.

Additionally, users of Eight can expect more relevant job offers that align closely with their skills and experiences, ultimately broadening their career opportunities. This approach fosters a richer connection between employers and potential employees.

Enhancing Career-Related Features

Eight is committed not only to providing business card management but also to augmenting features that expand users' career choices. Earlier in May, the service introduced the “Eight AI Agent,” which offers projections on expected salary, market value, and job listings based on users’ business card and profile information. This tool is set to be fully released by August 25, 2026.

The mission at Eight remains clear: to foster new connections between businesses and individuals that generate innovative outcomes. Through services like AI candidate search and continued enhancements in recruitment, Eight aims to lead the charge in transforming the recruiting landscape.

About Eight Career Design

Eight Career Design represents the corporate offerings of the business card application, Eight. Its primary function is to facilitate direct recruiting, allowing businesses to connect with candidate profiles based on their business card data and career summaries. Targeting over 4.5 million users, Eight provides recruiters with tools to track shifts in candidates' intentions to switch jobs, ensuring timely and effective connections are made.

Company Overview – Sansan Corporation

Founded in June 2007, Sansan Corporation espouses the philosophy of generating innovation through connections. The company provides various AX services aimed at transforming workplace practices. In addition to Eight, Sansan offers a sales AX service known as Sansan, accounting AX service Bill One, contract AX service Contract One, and data quality management via Sansan Data Intelligence, both domestically and internationally.

For further inquiries, reach out to the Sansan Corporate Branding Department at [email protected].

Discover more about Eight Career Design here.