How One Recruiter Streamlined Hiring and Got Real Results
Hiring top talent should not be complicated. Yet many talent acquisition teams face overwhelming demands, including manual sourcing, constant communication, and complex problem-solving. When hiring across multiple locations with limited time and resources, these challenges quickly become barriers to success.
Carrie Whetzel, a Talent Acquisition Manager, knows these challenges firsthand. Instead of accepting inefficiencies as the norm, she implemented an innovative solution: AI-powered hiring through RecruitMilitary’s Veteran Talent Source (VTS), powered by Findem Copilot. The results were measurable improvements in sourcing efficiency, candidate engagement, and overall hiring outcomes.
The Challenge: Managing High-Demand Hiring with Limited Time
Talent acquisition teams across industries face similar constraints:
- Hiring for many roles across multiple locations
- Lean recruiting teams with limited bandwidth
- Manual sourcing tasks that reduce time for candidate engagement
- Difficulty translating skills to match the right roles
For Whetzel, the goal was not to overhaul the entire hiring process. It was to make sourcing easier, faster, and more effective—without losing the human element of recruiting.
How Veteran Talent Source Makes Hiring More Human
While RecruitMilitary’s Veteran Talent Source is powered by advanced AI, the impact Whetzel experienced was distinctly human-centered. The technology reduced friction behind the scenes, allowing recruiters to focus on relationships and decision-making.
Projects Built in Minutes, Not Hours
AI-assisted project creation reduced hours of manual sourcing setup to just minutes. This efficiency freed up valuable time for interview preparation and candidate interaction—where recruiters make the greatest impact.
Streamlined Sourcing Across Multiple Locations
With hiring needs spread across multiple locations, Veteran Talent Source provided a single, streamlined solution. Rather than juggling multiple tools for sourcing, communication, and organization, Whetzel was able to manage everything in one place.
Automated, Yet Personalized Candidate Engagement
Campaign emails were not just a time-saver—they helped maintain momentum with candidates navigating career transitions. In this case, those campaigns directly contributed to interviews and a successful hire.
“As the main user of RecruitMilitary’s Veteran Talent Source, powered by Findem Copilot, I have loved the features it provides me. Setting up projects with AI, job descriptions, and keywords has streamlined my process, enabling me to find high-quality candidates across our locations. I recently hired my first candidate through this tool, with interviews conducted via campaign emails set up in the system.”
— Carrie Whetzel, Talent Acquisition Manager
Why This Matters for Employers in 2026 and Beyond
As hiring continues to evolve, employers need solutions that support—not complicate—the recruiting process. Whetzel’s experience highlights what modern hiring teams are looking for:
- Tools that reduce complexity instead of adding to it
- Sourcing support that feels collaborative, not transactional
- Technology that enhances recruiter judgment rather than replacing it
- Clearer insight into military-to-civilian skill translation
The right technology quietly removes friction from the sourcing process and gives recruiters more time to focus on meaningful candidate engagement.
A Better, More Modern Hiring Experience
For employers looking to strengthen their hiring strategy, this experience reinforces several key lessons:
- Technology should simplify hiring, not overwhelm teams
- Sourcing should be targeted and intentional
- Candidate engagement should be timely, personal, and relevant
Most importantly, the right balance of recruiter expertise and intelligent automation can make a measurable impact on hiring outcomes.
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