How AI Resume Screening Actually Works
A plain-English look at how Otto parses resumes, extracts skills, and ranks candidates, no jargon.
Feb 5, 20266 min
Blog
Thoughts on
hiring & building teams
How we think about AI, hiring, and building a simple HR platform.
Hiring Without an HR Department
You're a 20-person startup and need to hire 5 people. Here's how to do it without losing your mind.
Jan 28, 20268 min
The Simple Candidate Pipeline
Forget complex ATS workflows. Here's a straightforward pipeline that actually works for small teams.
Jan 20, 20265 min
Time-Off Policies That Don't Suck
Unlimited PTO is a lie. Here's how to set up time-off policies that are fair, clear, and actually used.
Jan 12, 20264 min
AI Bias in Hiring: What We Do About It
How we test for bias in our screening algorithms and what we do when we find it.
Jan 5, 20267 min
Why One Platform Beats Ten Tools
The hidden cost of tool sprawl in HR, and why consolidation matters more than features.
Dec 28, 20255 min