Executive Recruiting

Mann Partners: AI-Powered Executive Search Automation

How a single AnyQuest agent reduced executive recruiting screening time by 85% through structured criteria evaluation

Client Mann Partners
Industry Management Consulting / Executive Recruiting
Technologies AnyQuest.ai

Results at a Glance

*Metrics shown are indicative and represent estimated outcomes based on engagement scope.

85%

Screening Time Saved

1-10

Structured Scoring Scale

High-Volume

Application Processing

JSON Output

Structured Data for Review

The Challenge

High-volume application screening creates a speed-vs-quality conflict: thorough evaluation takes 10-15 minutes per candidate, but hundreds of applications demand rapid processing.

  • Volume vs. thoroughness: Manual screening can't deliver both speed and quality at scale
  • Consistency degradation: Quality suffers with volume due to fatigue and time pressure
  • Opportunity cost: Senior partners spend hours screening instead of interviewing or building client relationships

The Learning: Structured criteria-based evaluation enables consistent, thorough assessment at scale—solving the volume vs. quality dilemma that manual screening cannot.

The Solution

Structured criteria-based evaluation system with quantitative scoring and automated reasoning—enabling consistent screening at scale.

Business Outcomes:

  • 85% time savings — Screening reduced from 10-15 minutes to 1-2 minutes per candidate
  • Consistent evaluation — Standardized criteria application without fatigue or bias
  • Faster client responsiveness — Shortlists delivered in days instead of weeks
  • Reduced risk — Comprehensive evaluation prevents missing top talent buried in high volume

Strategic Approach:

  • Hierarchical criteria framework (AnyQuest.ai): must-haves (gated), multi-dimensional evaluation, nice-to-have differentiators
  • Quantitative 1-10 scoring scale with calibration prevents subjective "gut feel" assessments
  • Automated reasoning generation (1-2 sentences) provides transparency and context
  • Structured JSON output enables batch processing and ATS integration

The Learning: Structured evaluation systems solve high-volume screening by encoding expert judgment into scalable processes. Gating logic (missing must-haves cannot score above threshold) prevents false positives even when processing hundreds of applications.

Measurable Business Impact

Efficiency Gains

  • 85% reduction in screening time per candidate resume
  • Screening reduced from 10-15 minutes to 1-2 minutes + brief review
  • Hundreds of applications screened in hours instead of days
  • Partner time freed for candidate interviews and client strategy

Quality & Consistency

  • Standardized criteria application across all candidates without fatigue
  • Must-have verification prevents false positives
  • Multi-dimensional assessment ensures comprehensive evaluation
  • Quantitative scoring enables objective comparison across large pools

Client Value

  • Rapid shortlist delivery to clients within days of posting
  • Same-day initial screening when needed for urgent roles
  • Top candidates identified quickly for first-round interviews
  • Improved client satisfaction through faster time-to-interview

Strategic Benefits

  • Comprehensive evaluation of entire applicant pool, not just first 50-100
  • Structured data enables sorting, filtering, and batch processing
  • Repeatable process for all future executive searches
  • Competitive advantage through AI-augmented screening capabilities

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