AI-First experience report: How we accelerated our recruiting process in 90 days
Three months ago, we put our team into a virtual AI lab – digital post-its, whiteboards and lots of prompt experiments. As a data-driven recruiting agency, we were already fast, but the lab showed that there was even more know-how slumbering under the hood. We dissected the entire funnel, collected ideas – and are now […]
EU AI Act in recruiting: What HR needs to know now
The EU AI Act is the first EU law to categorize AI according to risk class. All tools that prepare hiring or promotion decisions are considered high-risk and must meet strict requirements on transparency, bias control and human oversight from 2025/26. Contents Current status at the beginning of 2026 [update January 2026] The EU AI […]
Recruiting services: What kind of external support makes sense for me?
When companies are looking for new talent, they often face the challenge of choosing the right recruitment approach. Choosing the right service can have a significant impact on how quickly and effectively a vacancy is filled. To make your decision easier, Kooku offers three different recruitment services: Recruiting on Demand (ROD), Headhunter and the Kooku […]
Candidate journey: 6 steps to improve the experience of your applicants
With all the technical terms such as active sourcing, key performance indicators or data-driven recruiting, it is important never to lose sight of what is at the heart of recruiting: people. The Candidate Journey helps to shift the focus back to the people behind the application process. Candidate Journey By creating an authentic candidate journey, […]
Writing job advertisements: Example, checklist and professional tips
At a time when the world of work is constantly changing and competition for talented employees is intensifying, run-of-the-mill job advertisements are no longer enough to attract applicants. The reality of the skills shortage requires a new approach to recruiting. Companies that don’t move with the times risk wasting valuable potential in the application process. […]
Social recruiting: definition, benefits, challenges and examples of successful social media recruitment marketing
Estimation question: How many hours do you spend on social media every day? According to the Digital 2023 Report almost 85% of the German population is active on social media. On average, they spend people in this country spend around 1 hour and 41 minutes a day on social media. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and co. […]
Active sourcing: meaning, examples and the best methods for quick job filling
Let’s face it: the days of having the perfect candidates lined up for your advertised jobs are over, right? Instead, companies today need to proactively search for suitable talent – and this is called active sourcing. But what does active sourcing mean for your company in concrete terms, which strategies are particularly promising and is […]
Data Driven Recruiting – How to optimize your recruiting with the right data
Data-driven recruiting is a relatively new method in recruiting that aims to make personnel decisions based on data and analyses. Data-Driven Recruiting uses a variety of data sources to make better decisions when selecting and hiring candidates. This is done using various data sources such as resumes, social media profiles, online applications, test scores, and […]
Recruiting on Demand and the advantages over normal headhunters
Recruiting on demand is a concept that has become increasingly popular in recent years. This contrasts with the traditional method of recruitment, where companies often rely on headhunters. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, but more and more companies are opting for recruiting on demand. In this article, we will take a closer look […]
Freelance Recruiter – how do I find the right recruiter?
The world of work has changed dramatically in recent decades, and with it the way we find and hire talented employees. One of the most significant changes was the increase in freelance work. This creates a new type of recruiter: the freelance recruiter. What is a Freelance recruiter? A freelance recruiter is a professional who […]
