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Executive Search · Staffing & Recruiting

How People Search International Transformed Hiring Efficiency with iSmartRecruit

A Jakarta-based executive search and recruitment firm replaced manual processes, scattered data, and limited visibility with iSmartRecruit — cutting time-to-hire by 78% and dramatically improving candidate satisfaction and sourcing quality.

Customer since
2024
Products used
Executive Search Software
Industry
Staffing & Recruiting
Company size
11–50 employees
Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
About the company

A modern talent acquisition partner built on integrity and innovation

People Search International (PSI) is a reputable executive search and recruitment firm established in 2002, which has evolved from its traditional roots into a modern and innovative talent acquisition partner.

PSI supports a diverse portfolio of clients — including multinational corporations, SMEs, and emerging startups — by identifying and introducing highly qualified professionals across a range of industries. Guided by its mission to become a world-class provider of recruitment solutions, PSI's core values of client success, integrity, continuous innovation, and ongoing learning form the foundation of every placement they deliver.

At a glance
Established 2002Over two decades of executive search and recruitment expertise
Jakarta, IndonesiaServing MNCs, SMEs and startups across the region
11–50 person teamExperienced consultants across multiple industry verticals
Client-first valuesIntegrity, innovation, and continuous learning at the core
The transformation

Six roadblocks. Six fixes that transformed executive hiring.

Before iSmartRecruit, PSI's highly experienced team was held back by manual processes, scattered data, and limited market visibility. Here's what changed, challenge by challenge.

1
Before

Manual processing of hundreds of applications

The recruitment team had to manage hundreds of CVs and applications by hand — a process that consumed valuable hours each week, left strong candidates overlooked, and slowed delivery to time-sensitive clients.

After

AI-driven candidate and job matching

iSmartRecruit's AI automatically matches profiles against job requirements, saving hours of manual screening. Consultants now focus on engaging candidates and clients — not paperwork — enabling faster, higher-quality shortlists.

2
Before

Struggling to secure top talent

Operating in a highly competitive market, PSI found it difficult to consistently attract the best candidates quickly enough. Without the right tools, engaging high-calibre professionals before rivals did was a constant challenge.

After

Centralised and secure candidate database

All candidate records are now stored in one secure, searchable database. Recruiters retrieve profiles in seconds, eliminating the need to search across scattered documents and building greater client trust around data security.

3
Before

Data scattered across multiple platforms

Candidate information lived across spreadsheets, emails, and multiple tools — making it hard to maintain accurate, centralised records. This hampered team collaboration and made fast, informed decisions nearly impossible.

After

Smarter sourcing and stronger market visibility

Social recruiting tools and sourcing analytics gave PSI a far stronger presence in the job market. Roles now reach multiple platforms simultaneously, attracting a higher volume of qualified applicants with minimal effort.

4
Before

Slow candidate evaluations

Evaluating candidates required extensive manual checks — reviewing CVs, cross-checking references, and following inconsistent approaches across recruiters. These delays frustrated clients and placed PSI at a competitive disadvantage.

After

Streamlined job postings and applications

iSmartRecruit simplified job distribution across online channels, eliminating manual posting and paper-based applications. Vacancies go live quickly, candidates engage more easily, and recruiters track all responses in real time.

5
Before

Inconsistent screening processes

Without a structured system for screening, different recruiters followed different approaches — resulting in mismatched shortlists, extra rework for hiring managers, and reduced client confidence over time.

After

Improved candidate evaluation and screening

Advanced search functions and structured workflows brought rigour and consistency to every evaluation. Only the most suitable candidates advance — reducing back-and-forth and delivering stronger shortlists to clients.

6
Before

Limited access to job boards

The absence of job board integrations restricted PSI's visibility in the talent market. Without the ability to distribute roles quickly or reach wider candidate pools in real time, sourcing options were significantly constrained.

After

Enhanced productivity and reduced costs

By automating manual processes, iSmartRecruit freed recruiters from repetitive tasks — redirecting their time toward candidate engagement and client relationships, delivering more value at lower operational cost.

The results

Measurable improvement across every stage of hiring

By implementing iSmartRecruit, People Search International transformed its hiring process and achieved measurable improvements across every key recruitment metric.

78%
Improvement in time-to-hire
79%
Hiring manager satisfaction
73%
Increase in offer acceptance rate
Reduction in candidate drop-off ratio0%
Growth in sourcing quality rate0%
Increase in application frequency rate0%
Improvement in candidate satisfaction0%
Increase in retention rate0%

iSmartRecruit's AI candidate matching has significantly boosted our recruitment efficiency, enabling us to source and select candidates 30–40% faster directly within our ATS. The platform's integrated job board has also increased our market visibility and expanded our talent pool by 20–30%, allowing us to connect with more qualified candidates in less time. iSmartRecruit has become an invaluable partner in enhancing both our speed and reach in talent acquisition.

Taufik Arief, Director & Founder, People Search International
Taufik Arief
Director & Founder, People Search International
Why this fits firms like yours

Built for executive search firms competing for top talent in fast-moving markets

AI matching that works at speed

Instantly rank best-fit candidates against every open role — so your team spends time on engagement, not CV screening.

Multi-platform job distribution

Distribute roles across multiple job boards simultaneously, expanding your talent pool and market visibility in a single click.

One secure source of truth

All candidate records in one encrypted database — accessible in seconds, with no duplication and no data security risks.

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