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Simply enter some personal traits, as well as individual requirements and preferences, and just like that, the perfect partner can be found with just a few swipes: In the dating industry, the popularity of matching tools has gone through the roof. And not just there: the useful tools have entered various sectors on a mission to automate and optimize processes.. In doing so, they consider individual needs and requirements to achieve a perfect match between two or more parties. From recruiting to the tourism industry, the fields of application are diverse. In this article, you will learn what exactly matching tools can do, where they can be applied and how they influence your customers’ individual journey.
A recently completed project for one of our clients held some parallels to the dating context, as the goal was also to find the perfect match. In this case, a personnel service provider wanted an efficient and resource-saving way to select precise matches from a pool of job seekers for various positions.
The final solution includes a database of applicants or job seekers, including their qualifications and other attributes such as location, work conditions such as part-time, shifts, or mobility, and salary expectations. The data of the seeking employers and their job vacancies are also integrated. For them, all relevant criteria, such as desired qualifications, location, and salary range, are stored as well. When searching for the perfect applicant, the system automatically displays the best match and allows filtering based on various factors. The matching criteria can even be weighted.
The system displays the suitable applicants for each job position; conversely, for each person in the pool, the system suggests suitable positions. A percentage indicating the level of compatibility serves as a guideline to facilitate decision-making regarding the person’s suitability.
Long story short: it is a powerful tool that supports recruiters in their daily work, resulting in significant time savings. But why limit this capability to only matching individuals? Isn’t the option to find the perfect match by comparing the requirements and attributes of the two parties relevant in many areas?
In the real estate industry, for example, matching tools assist in the search for the ideal home. Suitable offers can be presented by considering the individual requirements and preferences of potential buyers or renters.
Matching tools can also be applied in the education sector. They aid in searching for suitable courses or training programs by considering the learner’s individual interests and experience level and aligning them with the instructor’s teaching style. This ensures that the best possible educational path can be pursued.
In the healthcare sector, these tools can also play a significant role. For instance, they can assign patients to doctors or hospitals. The specific needs of the patient and the skills of the medical personnel are taken into account. Matching tools can also assist in creating shift schedules while complying with legal requirements and considering the leisure preferences of the staff to a large extent.
Even in the travel industry, these useful tools are already employed to search for suitable travel options. They consider the customer’s individual interests and travel preferences. Whether choosing the perfect holiday destination or finding a suitable travel companion, matching tools can provide valuable support in these scenarios.
Unlike a simple filter in a search engine, matching tools often combine multiple data sources to obtain a more comprehensive view of users and offerings. Utilizing highly complex algorithms makes these tools more specific and provides higher accuracy in presenting results.
In the case of the project described earlier, we went even further: What if no suitable match is found at first glance? In such cases, the matching tool automatically generates the appropriate job advertisement through interfaces with job portals. Additionally, the digital personnel file can be connected via an interface after contract conclusion, enabling a seamless transfer of the already entered data of the hired individual.
With these individual expansion possibilities during the development stage, matching tools are not only helpful in automating business processes but also enable a customer-centric journey by considering individual requirements and needs. Personalized user experiences have increasingly become a top expectation on the list of customers in recent years. With the help of matching tools, companies can focus on tailored solutions and provide their customers with a customized experience. This enables them to differentiate themselves from the competition and build strong customer relationships.
We also support companies in automating and optimizing their processes by developing and implementing individual matching tools. We emphasize thorough analysis and customization of the tools to achieve maximum efficiency and success for our clients. So you and your tool can be the perfect match!
CAROLIN JAKOBSON
junior project manager
ANGELA TARABEN
head of digital transformation
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