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At Equation Recruitment, we have always done things a little differently. We are not job board recruiters and we do not sit back waiting for people to apply. We go looking for the right people who might not even realise yet that they are ready for a move.And now we have got a new partner helping us do it even better. Intelligent search technology (you might know it as A.I 😉)&nbsp; How we use intelligent search technology (and no, not in a stalkery way) We use intelligent search technology to help us find great people who are not on the open market. Not in a creepy way that sounds like an Adele breakup song, but in a smart, respectful way that helps us uncover the best talent quietly doing great work somewhere else.This technology helps us see patterns, spot movement, and connect the dots that most recruiters miss. It speeds up the research, surfaces the right people faster, and gives our consultants more time to do what they are brilliant at,&nbsp; actually talking to people.&nbsp; Humans and tech in perfect partnership Let’s get one thing straight. Technology does not replace great recruiters, it supports them.Intelligent search technology is fantastic at crunching data and identifying insights, but it cannot build relationships. It cannot listen, understand, empathise or sense when someone is ready for change. That is where we come in.Our consultants combine data-driven insight with genuine human connection. We listen, we get curious, and we match people with opportunities that make sense for their skills, personality, and goals.&nbsp; Why we do not advertise roles on our website We work with brilliant companies that value their people. The kind of businesses where culture and growth matter. So when we find someone exceptional, it is usually because we went looking for them, not because they filled in a form.We do not fill our website with job adverts because that is not how we work. We come to you.If you are great at what you do but your current company is not looking after you, we probably have a better opportunity waiting.&nbsp; The Equation way Intelligent search technology is our partner in taking talent sourcing to the next level. It helps us find incredible people faster and match them with employers who deserve them. But the real difference is still human.Because recruitment will always be about people.There is nothing wrong with job board recruiters, they serve their purpose and often act as an extension of Seek, posting adverts and filtering CVs. But that is not who we are.At Equation, we tackle talent from every angle. We use intelligent search technology, human insight and years of experience to reach the people who are not applying, but should be.We do not wait for talent to come to us - we go and find it.So how do you find your talent - do you wait for them to come to you, or do you go out and find them?<figure id="figure-tmegeg6rymgzs27wc"data-full-width><img id="tmegeg6rymgzs27wc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16tqSlO0OFR5mtI43qW1Z4jzttPeoM5LS2DFWrSHePJaZ8Pi8SHLi7nAu1RQkPUG.png" alt="Business meeting in modern office with female programmer explaining infographic on screen to Japanese manager. Teamwork, strategy, innovation, coding, big data, AI, and technology presentation for success." title="Business meeting in modern office with female programmer explaining infographic on screen to Japanese manager. Teamwork, strategy, innovation, coding, big data, AI, and technology presentation for success." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 0% 0%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="0%" data-positionY="0%" data-fullWidth="true"/></figure>

Intelligent Search Technology Meets Real Recruitment

Last week, I spoke with a company owner who said: &nbsp;“We’re getting loads of applications, but none of them are right.” I asked one question.&nbsp;“How many people have you actually reached out to directly?”Silence.That’s the challenge.Recruitment isn’t about how many CVs you receive. It’s about how precisely you search.The best people are rarely applying. They’re already performing, already successful, and not sitting on job boards waiting for the perfect advert to appear.That’s why we create individual recruitment plans for each role. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach - it’s targeted, deliberate, and focused on uncovering people who aren’t actively looking.This method takes more effort, and it often means reviewing salary and benefits budgets. When you’re sourcing talent rather than attracting it, you have to be open to movement.For operational roles, job ads still have their place. But for professional, sales, and strategic hires, precision headhunting is the only way forward.Recruitment today isn’t about waiting.&nbsp;It’s about finding.This is the new recruitment reality - Be a hunter, not a fisher!<figure id="figure-tji04vodiumgvpg8u4"><img id="wu9nh9uszlmgvpdqhx" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1f2X2eeFc9OKY8h3cchwm6o96TFOE9JFTaSaZn6BBoRdDiONoOvxWTRec4CBHxDK.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl selected" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1f2X2eeFc9OKY8h3cchwm6o96TFOE9JFTaSaZn6BBoRdDiONoOvxWTRec4CBHxDK.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-mce-selected="1"><img id="tji04vodiumgvpg8u4" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26XFLrI1B5xPZJF5BgYAXoCkb3UrMHSNREz3EzyKZBiLTvTlB12r2rsa2z8mTjt7.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26XFLrI1B5xPZJF5BgYAXoCkb3UrMHSNREz3EzyKZBiLTvTlB12r2rsa2z8mTjt7.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

Fishing versus hunting

Equation Recruitment

Equation Recruitment is a recruitment consultancy located on the Gold Coast, specialising in Professional skill talent acquisition - we find talent not on the open market