Case Study

February 2, 2025

Omantel Leveraged AI Video Interviews to Recruit 5.5K Candidates In 5 Days with Elevatus

Faced with assessing 5,500 candidates, Omantel turned to on-demand and unbiased video interviewing software. This streamlined high-volume hiring, cutting assessment time by 83% and completing the process in just 5 days—while identifying top talent with precision and aligning with Oman Vision 2040.

Reem Al-Tamimi

Reem Al-Tamimi

Content Writer

Omantel adopts AI Video Interviews

5,500 applicants. One program. A tight deadline.

Omantel, Oman’s leading telecommunications provider, needed an efficient and innovative solution to rise to the challenge.

Thousands of eager candidates had applied for Omantel’s highly anticipated Generation Z training program—a prestigious gateway for fresh graduates to gain invaluable experience in Oman’s telecommunications sector.

The question was: how could Omantel assess this vast talent pool efficiently and fairly, all while meeting their ambitious deadline?

Interviews alone posed a significant challenge—each lasting 40 minutes per candidate. To assess every applicant it would have required 9,600 minutes of interviewing, with 5 interviewers working full-time for 40 consecutive days. This traditional approach was resource-intensive and time-prohibitive.

That’s when Omantel took a transformative step forward.

They partnered with Elevatus, becoming the first company in Oman to harness advanced AI Video Interview technology.

The result? A streamlined and intelligent hiring process that reduced months of effort to just 5 days.

With AI-powered insights, scientifically validated assessments, and an engaging candidate experience, Omantel not only achieved its recruitment goals but also set a new benchmark for high-volume hiring in the region.

How did they accomplish this remarkable transformation? And what can other organizations learn from their success?

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A Visionary Force in Oman’s Telecommunications Industry

Omantel, Oman’s foremost provider of comprehensive telecommunications services, plays a pivotal role in advancing the nation’s digital transformation.

Omantel, Oman’s foremost provider of comprehensive telecommunications services, plays a pivotal role in advancing the nation’s digital transformation. As part of its alignment with Oman Vision 2040, Omantel is committed to fostering a knowledge-based economy, empowering local talent, and driving innovation across sectors. Central to this vision is its Generation Z training program, which equips Omani graduates with hands-on experience, exposure to groundbreaking projects, and professional mentorship to prepare them for a future shaped by technology.

Faced with over 5,500 eager applicants for the program, Omantel needed a solution that could not only streamline its recruitment process but also uphold the highest standards of efficiency, fairness, and quality. By partnering with Elevatus, Omantel seamlessly integrated a leading AI Video Interview software into its hiring strategy, ensuring a fast, data-driven approach to identifying the best talent.

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“We are rolling out unique, intensive, and interactive training programs that are designed to enable new Generation Z talent to play a vital role in building the future of Oman. Generation Z seeks opportunities that are both progressive and unique, and by utilizing new innovative tools like EVA-SSESS, we are able to brilliantly connect and engage with this young generation.” – Ibtihal Mohammed Al Riyami, General Manager of Organization Planning at Omantel

Tackling High-Volume Recruitment with AI Video Interview Technology

The challenges face by Omantel while assessing 5.5k Candidates for Generation Z Training Program and how they solved it with our AI Video Interview solutions

When faced with the challenge of evaluating 5,500 candidates for its Generation Z training program, Omantel needed a smarter approach to recruitment. Traditional methods weren’t efficient enough for the scale and speed required. That’s where Elevatus’ advanced AI video interviewing software came into play, offering a streamlined, automated, and insightful process to identify top talent effectively.

Let’s delve into the challenges, the solution, and the results that transformed Omantel’s recruitment strategy.

The Challenge: Evaluating Thousands of Candidates in Limited Time

A chart compare the Interview time: Traditional vs AI-Powered Assessments

Upon launching its Generation Z training program, Omantel received an astounding 5,500 applications, reflecting the program’s immense appeal but presenting a daunting challenge: how to efficiently screen, shortlist, and select top candidates. Traditional recruitment methods couldn’t meet the scale or urgency of the task—interviewing each candidate for 40 minutes would have required over 9,600 minutes of work, with five interviewers dedicating 40 full working days to the process.

Key Challenges:

  1. Lengthy Recruitment Timelines
    Evaluating 5,500 candidates using traditional methods would have taken up to 40 days, causing delays and logistical hurdles that could impact the program’s launch.
  2. High Volume of Applications
    Managing thousands of candidates required a scalable, automated solution to prevent overwhelming the recruitment team and ensure timely evaluations.
  3. Maintaining Fairness and Objectivity
    With such a large talent pool, ensuring unbiased assessments and eliminating manual inconsistencies was essential to evaluate candidates solely on merit.
  4. Inefficient Team Collaboration
    The lack of a centralized platform for storing and reviewing candidate data made it challenging for hiring teams to collaborate effectively and align decisions.
  5. Limited Candidate Insights
    Identifying key traits like personality, communication, and leadership skills at scale required advanced tools to deliver actionable insights and informed decisions.
  6. Engaging Generation Z
    Traditional recruitment methods lacked the modern, digital-first experiences that resonate with Generation Z, risking disengagement among top candidates.

The Solution: Assessing Candidates in Seconds with EVA-SSESS

A chart compare the working days: Traditional vs AI-Powered Assessments

In a forward-thinking collaboration, Elevatus and Omantel revolutionized recruitment by implementing Elevatus’ AI Video Interview solution, enabling Omantel to fairly and efficiently evaluate 5,500 candidates in just 5 days. This innovative approach empowered Omantel to uncover key traits and skills through scientifically validated AI assessments, streamline candidate management with a centralized database, and go beyond resumes to identify top talent with precision and inclusivity.

Key Solutions

  1. Evaluate Thousands of Candidates in Record Time
    Assessed 5,500 candidates in just five days, reducing the recruitment timeline from the traditional 40 days and optimizing critical resources.
  2. Centralized Visual Database
    Created a unified platform for storing and reviewing applicant data, enabling seamless collaboration among recruiters and hiring teams.
  3. Unbiased AI Personality Assessments
    Delivered scientifically validated psychometric reports with up to 243 personality profiles, uncovering leadership potential, communication styles, and cognitive abilities.
  4. Smart Filtration and Relevancy Scoring
    Leveraged AI tools to identify ideal keywords, match responses to predefined models, and assign relevancy scores to highlight the best-fit candidates.
  5. Tailored Workflows and Branded Assessments
    Customized interview workflows with time limits, retake options, and branded experiences ensure a seamless and localized process for candidates.
  6. Modern and Engaging Candidate Experience
    Designed video-based assessments with intuitive workflows and mobile accessibility tailored to Generation Z’s expectations for a digital-first experience.
  7. Predict Success with AI-Driven Insights
    Generated predictive reports, such as the Five-Factor Model, to forecast job performance, communication styles, and learning motivations, identifying top potential candidates.
  8. Localized and Inclusive Assessments
    Offered assessments in five languages, including Arabic and English, to ensure inclusivity and fairness for all applicants.

With EVA-SSESS, Omantel elevated its recruitment strategy to new heights, uncovering hidden potential, streamlining workflows, and setting a new standard for fairness and efficiency in hiring.

The Result: Cutting Hiring Time in Half with AI Video Interviews

A chart compare the number of interviewers: Traditional vs AI-Powered Assessments

Through this transformative partnership, Omantel achieved outstanding results, tripling its ROI, accelerating the assessment process by 83%, and making recruitment 12X faster than traditional methods. With EVA-SSESS, Omantel evaluated 5,500 candidates in just days, built a centralized talent database, and identified top applicants for its Generation Z program. This innovative approach saved time, optimized resources, and aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040 by embracing cutting-edge technology and empowering the next generation of talent.

Key Achievements

  1. 83% Reduction in Assessment Time
    Evaluated 5,500 candidates in just five days—12X faster than traditional methods.
  2. 3X Increase in ROI
    Optimized recruitment workflows, boosting efficiency and return on investment.
  3. 1 Centralized Candidate Database
    Unified applicant data on a single platform, enhancing team collaboration and decision-making.
  4. 100% Fair and Accurate Candidate Selection
    Leveraged unbiased AI assessments and scientifically validated insights to identify top talent.
  5. Engaging Candidate Experience
    Designed a digital-first process tailored to Generation Z expectations, improving satisfaction and employer branding.
  6. Supporting Oman’s Vision 2040
    Advanced Oman’s digital transformation with innovative, AI-driven recruitment technology.

The Future of Recruitment: Technology at the Heart of Every Hire

Omantel’s partnership with Elevatus is more than a milestone—it’s a transformative step toward shaping the future of recruitment for the next generation. By integrating AI Video Interview technology, Omantel has modernized its hiring process, enabling the identification and selection of top talent with precision and fairness. This collaboration is a testament to Omantel’s commitment to empowering the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, fostering a talent pool equipped to drive Oman’s progress.

Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, Omantel is leveraging cutting-edge technology to build a workforce of the future—one that is equipped to innovate, lead, and shape a thriving telecommunications landscape. With EVA-SSESS, Omantel is investing in the next generation of professionals, ensuring they are empowered to take on transformative roles that will define the future of the region.

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“Our collaboration with Omantel highlights the transformative potential of AI Video Interview technology in modern recruitment. By replacing traditional inefficiencies with advanced, data-driven solutions, we’ve empowered Omantel to identify top talent with speed, precision, and fairness.” – Nadine Zureikat, Chief Revenue Officer at Elevatus.

Are you ready to revolutionize high-volume hiring and align with Oman’s Vision 2040? With EVA-SSESS, you can accelerate recruitment timelines, assess thousands of candidates with unparalleled accuracy, and uncover the leaders of tomorrow—all while embracing cutting-edge AI technology. Just like Omantel, empower your organization to hire smarter, faster, and more confidently in days, not months. Elevate your recruitment strategy and support Oman’s digital transformation—request your personalized demo today!

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