Recruitment demands efficiency and accuracy. But picture this: you’re in an interview, you want to ask sharp questions, evaluate responses, and take detailed notes, all while trying to build rapport with the candidate and staying fully engaged. It’s a delicate task and let’s be honest, it can be overwhelming. 

This is where AI-powered notetaking assistants come in. They automate the notetaking process, provide actionable insights, and allow you to focus on what matters most: connecting with the candidate. 

Over the past year, I’ve been extensively using Metaview and I’ve seen for myself how it can transform interviews, making the process smoother and more efficient. However, like any tool, Metaview has its pros and cons. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide if it’s right for your recruitment needs.

The Benefits of Using Metaview

1. It’s time saving.

Metaview eliminates the need for manual notetaking, enabling recruiters to focus on engaging with candidates. After each interview, you receive detailed summaries and transcripts, simplifying the post-interview process. You can also review interviews with high-quality audio and video playback.

2. It integrates with your ATS.

Metaview connects easily with a wide range of applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Ashby, Greenhouse, Homerun and Recruitee. This integration helps ensure that all interview data is centralised and accessible by your hiring team. This not only reduces manual work but also enhances collaboration and keeps your recruitment processes organised.

3. It’s consistent.

With standardized, unbiased notes, Metaview helps you fairly compare candidates, ensuring consistent evaluations across interviews.

4. It’s language accessible.

Metaview supports transcription in over 50 languages, making it ideal for global teams and recruiters.

5. It’s compliant with regulations.

Metaview complies with GDPR and CCPA, ensuring secure candidate data handling. It simplifies consent collection for recording interviews and allows for audio-only recordings if privacy is a concern.

6. It’s easy to use.

Metaview features an intuitive interface and integrates seamlessly with video calling platforms, mobile calls, and scheduling tools, making adoption simple and requiring minimal training.

The limitations of Metaview

1. It can make you over reliant on technology.

While Metaview captures interviews with great accuracy, over-relying on the tool could cause recruiters to miss non-verbal cues or disengage during interviews.

2. It can be costly.

Metaview’s Core plan allows for only 12 interviews per month at $26 per user. This may be limiting for teams conducting frequent interviews, and scaling up to pricier plans could add to the cost.

Conclusion

Metaview is a powerful tool that can streamline recruitment by automating notetaking and providing valuable insights. It saves time, ensures consistency, and supports multilingual hiring. However, it’s important to consider its cost and the potential for overreliance on technology. For teams looking to enhance efficiency in their hiring process, Metaview is a solid choice but make sure its features and pricing align with your needs.

Of course, this is only one of many solutions when it comes to AI notetaking. There are plenty of tools on the market that offer similar features to Metaview such as Bluedot and Hirelogic.

I’m curious, what AI notetaking tools have you tried and loved? Do you think they’re a smart way to boost focus and productivity, or do they risk recruiters becoming less engaged with candidates during interviews?

If you’d like to exchange ideas or experiences, let’s connect, I’d love to hear your take!