VONQ, a leader in AI-powered talent intelligence, has partnered with Employ to launch CPA+, a pioneering cost-per-application (CPA) hiring solution. Utilizing agentic AI and LinkedIn’s job distribution, CPA+ streamlines recruitment by delivering pre-screened candidates, enhancing efficiency and candidate experience.
VONQ and Employ introduce CPA+, an AI-driven hiring solution.
Integrates with JazzHR and Lever for seamless candidate sourcing.
Reduces time-to-hire by up to 90% with pre-screened dossiers.
Uses agentic AI for dynamic interviews and skill-based scoring.
Enhances candidate experience, tackling 90% application abandonment.
Aligns with global hiring regulations for transparency and fairness.
CPA+ leverages VONQ’s agentic AI to autonomously review applications, conduct pre-screening interviews, and assess candidate fit, integrated through the Hiring API platform. This solution, exclusively available via JazzHR and Lever, reduces time-to-hire by up to 90% while ensuring quality hires. “This strategic commitment to innovation represents a shift aligning candidate experience and recruiter outcomes,” said Ritu Mohanka, CEO of VONQ.
With up to 90% of candidates abandoning applications due to complex processes, CPA+ addresses this by offering an AI-guided journey. Candidates receive real-time assistance, clear instructions, and instant interviews, improving engagement and reducing drop-off rates.
CPA+ delivers up to 20 pre-screened candidates per role within 20 minutes, complete with interview transcripts, scores, and rankings. The AI evaluates candidates across 15 skill dimensions, ensuring fairness and transparency. “We are proud to work with LinkedIn and leverage VONQ’s CPA+ technology to accelerate the innovation and engineering we’ve already committed to,” said Katy Jenkins, Vice President, Product at Employ.
Accessible through Employ’s Job Board Marketplace within JazzHR and Lever, CPA+ connects to VONQ’s Hiring API ecosystem, supporting over 40 applicant tracking systems. This integration allows recruiters to access advanced tools without disrupting existing workflows, enhancing productivity.
CPA+ prioritizes transparency with auditable scoring and ranking logic, ensuring compliance with global hiring regulations. Recruiters retain full control over final decisions, with AI recommendations supporting rather than replacing human judgment, fostering fair hiring practices.
This partnership between VONQ and Employ, supported by LinkedIn’s AI job distribution, marks a significant advancement in performance hiring. By combining intelligent automation with a focus on candidate experience, CPA+ empowers organizations to hire smarter and faster.
VONQ is a leading recruitment advertising platform, trusted by over 350 global enterprises and staffing agencies - including, Adecco, Software One, PwC, and Randstad - to help businesses connect with top talent. By combining AI-powered job distribution technology, expert recruitment insights, and deep ATS integrations, VONQ delivers over 2 million job postings each month across 5,000+ media channels. The platform enhances visibility and strengthens employer branding while delivering pre-vetted, high-quality candidates directly to the shortlist stage - ensuring faster, more efficient hiring outcomes. VONQ is headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Groningen, Düsseldorf, and London.
Employ delivers people-first intelligent hiring solutions that empower companies to overcome their greatest hiring challenges. From startups to Fortune 100 organizations, Employ meets companies where they are—offering tailored solutions that support everything from foundational hiring to advanced talent acquisition strategies. Employ is the only organization to offer companies choice in their hiring technology, providing three unique ATS platforms (JazzHR, Lever and Jobvite) and AI Companions that work alongside you in your hiring journey. Our intelligent hiring suite is trusted by more than 23,000 customers, including e.l.f. Beauty, Pure Barre, Shutterfly, and Spotify.
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