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Using AI-powered Job-Bots to automate candidate sourcing and pre-qualification for faster hiring

inga GmbH operates as a specialized social recruiting service, positioning itself as a solution for companies struggling with talent acquisition. Founded in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the firm was officially established as a GmbH (a German limited liability company) in January 2019, following initial tests and development that began as a side project in 2017. The founding team, which included Corinna Haas and Kim Korber, was driven by personal experiences and a shared belief that traditional recruiting methods needed to change. Daniel Hofinger later joined the founding team in November 2019, contributing to the company's growth in automation and client acquisition. The company's mission is to address the skills shortage by making it easier for qualified workers to find suitable employers. The business model centers on a hybrid approach that combines proprietary technology with human oversight. inga utilizes a "Job-Bot," an automated chatbot, to engage and pre-qualify potential candidates on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Xing. This process avoids conventional job boards by targeting passive candidates—skilled individuals who are currently employed but may be open to new opportunities. The chatbot conducts a mini-interview, gathering essential information and eliminating the need for a traditional CV, which makes the application process possible in about three minutes. This automated pre-screening is then reviewed by inga's team of recruiting experts, who provide clients with a curated list of qualified candidates through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The firm serves a diverse client base, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large corporations, and personnel consultants across various sectors such as production, logistics, healthcare, and IT. Revenue is generated through a service-based model, explicitly stating it operates without subscription fees. The company also offers a money-back guarantee for many profiles if a minimum number of candidates isn't delivered. inga's core service is designed to manage the entire social recruiting process for its clients, who do not need to have their own social media expertise or accounts. The service includes crafting compelling job descriptions fit for online channels, running targeted ad campaigns with geo-targeting, and continuously optimizing campaign performance. This allows companies to tap into a wider, often hidden, talent pool. The platform can be integrated with over 60 existing HR and recruiting software systems, enabling clients to manage candidates within their familiar workflows. By automating the initial, time-consuming stages of recruitment, inga enables HR departments to focus more on the human aspect of hiring, such as conducting interviews with well-matched candidates. Keywords: social recruiting, chatbot recruiting, passive candidate sourcing, talent acquisition, HR technology, automated recruiting, candidate pre-qualification, social media hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, skills shortage solution, digital recruitment, Frankfurt startup, Corinna Haas, Daniel Hofinger, Job-Bot, applicant tracking system, lead generation for recruiters, corporate recruiting services, SME recruiting, blue-collar recruiting