A good pilot answers one operational question, such as whether the tool helps recruiters identify priority candidates and gap risks faster.
Evaluation checklist
- The use case and primary users are defined.
- Job and CV input quality can be checked.
- Insights include reasons or evidence.
- Human review is clear in the workflow.
- Candidate data handling is agreed.
- Success criteria are measurable.
Questions for the vendor or partner
What happens when a CV is incomplete? Can recruiters review ranking reasons? How is human feedback used? What are the system limitations? These answers matter more than a long feature list.
Start small
Select one representative role, an approved CV sample, and two or three recruiter reviewers. Document differences before expanding use.