National Bank of Oman Recruitment Process Performance
Elevatus-Enabled Recruitment Performance Review
This report reviews the recruitment performance of two roles processed through the Elevatus-enabled workflow: Database Administrator and Product Manager, against the existing Lead Auditor — NBO-Managed recruitment process.
The analysis focuses on candidate processing speed, screening and shortlisting, candidate disposition, assessment depth, interview progression, and broader platform adoption.
Recruitment Performance Snapshot
| Metric | Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled | Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled | Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Candidates | 137 | 85 | 135 |
| Total Shortlisted | 8 | 4 | — |
| Time to Shortlist / Screening | 2 Days | 2 Days | 35 Days |
| Video Assessments | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Time to Video Assessment | 4 Days | 4 Days | — |
| Interviews Conducted | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Time to Interview | 4 Days | 4 Days | — |
| Candidates Disqualified | 126 | 81 | — |
| Time to Candidate Disposition | 2 Days | 2 Days | 86 Days |
| Time to Hire | — | — | 87 Days |
| Backup Candidates | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Total Candidates
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 137
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 85
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 135
Total Shortlisted
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 8
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 4
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- —
Time to Shortlist / Screening
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 2 Days
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 2 Days
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 35 Days
Video Assessments
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 8
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 4
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 0
Time to Video Assessment
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 4 Days
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 4 Days
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- —
Interviews Conducted
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 3
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 2
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 0
Time to Interview
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 4 Days
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 4 Days
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- —
Candidates Disqualified
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 126
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 81
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- —
Time to Candidate Disposition
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 2 Days
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 2 Days
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 86 Days
Time to Hire
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- —
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- —
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 87 Days
Backup Candidates
- Database Administrator— Elevatus-Enabled
- 3
- Product Manager— Elevatus-Enabled
- 0
- Lead Auditor— Current NBO Process
- 0
Screening & Shortlisting
94% Faster Initial Candidate Processing
Timeline
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
Publication to Screening
35 Days
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
Time to Shortlist
2 Days
Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled
Time to Shortlist
2 Days
Days · 0–35
| Enhancement | What It Enabled |
|---|---|
| Structured Candidate Shortlisting | Candidates were shortlisted based on the defined selection criteria. |
| AI-Powered Candidate Evaluation | AI-supported evaluation helped surface candidates aligned with the defined job requirements earlier in the process. |
Structured Candidate Shortlisting
Candidates were shortlisted based on the defined selection criteria.
AI-Powered Candidate Evaluation
AI-supported evaluation helped surface candidates aligned with the defined job requirements earlier in the process.
Impact
The Elevatus-enabled workflow supported faster progression through the initial recruitment stages, enabling earlier focus on relevant candidate profiles
Candidate Disposition
98% Faster Candidate Decisions
86 Days
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
2 Days
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
2 Days
Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled
| Enhancement | What It Enabled |
|---|---|
| Earlier Candidate Qualification | Candidate alignment with defined job requirements could be assessed earlier in the process. |
| AI-Supported Evaluation | AI Matching supported earlier identification of candidate-role alignment. |
| Structured Workflow Progression | Recruitment decisions could be reflected earlier within the recruitment workflow. |
Earlier Candidate Qualification
Candidate alignment with defined job requirements could be assessed earlier in the process.
AI-Supported Evaluation
AI Matching supported earlier identification of candidate-role alignment.
Structured Workflow Progression
Recruitment decisions could be reflected earlier within the recruitment workflow.
Impact
Earlier candidate decisions supported more timely pipeline progression and enabled greater focus on relevant candidate profiles.
Comparable Candidate Volume
Similar Candidate Volume. Significantly Faster Processing.
135
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
137
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
135
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
137
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
Screening
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
Screening + Shortlist
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
35 Days
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
2 Days
Key Insight
The Database Administrator and Lead Auditor roles received almost identical candidate volumes, 137 and 135 candidates respectively, while the Elevatus-enabled role progressed through the initial recruitment stages substantially faster.
Enhanced Candidate Evaluation
Additional Evaluation Layers Within 4 Days
- Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
- Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
- Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled
Video Assessments
- Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process0
- Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled8
- Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled4
Interviews Conducted
- Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process0
- Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled3
- Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled2
| Enhancement | What It Enabled |
|---|---|
| Role-Specific Video Assessments | Technical questions provided an additional layer of candidate evaluation. |
| Structured Interview Progression | Shortlisted candidates progressed into recruiter-led evaluation within the workflow. |
| Multi-Layer Evaluation | AI-powered matching, screening, technical assessment and recruiter evaluation were brought together within the recruitment journey. |
Role-Specific Video Assessments
Technical questions provided an additional layer of candidate evaluation.
Structured Interview Progression
Shortlisted candidates progressed into recruiter-led evaluation within the workflow.
Multi-Layer Evaluation
AI-powered matching, screening, technical assessment and recruiter evaluation were brought together within the recruitment journey.
Impact
The Elevatus-enabled workflow extended candidate evaluation beyond initial screening, providing additional candidate insight before further progression.
| Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process | Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled | Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Video Assessment | — | 4 Days | 4 Days |
| Time to Interview | — | 4 Days | 4 Days |
Time to Video Assessment
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
—
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
4 Days
Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled
4 Days
Time to Interview
Lead Auditor — Current NBO Process
—
Database Administrator — Elevatus-Enabled
4 Days
Product Manager — Elevatus-Enabled
4 Days
Candidate–Job Alignment
Faster Progression Supported by Relevant Candidate Matching
Candidate–Job Alignment
Shortlisted candidates across the Database Administrator and Product Manager roles demonstrated a good level of alignment with the defined job requirements.
AI-Powered Matching
Candidate profiles were evaluated against the defined vacancy requirements to support identification of relevant candidates.
Structured Evaluation
Additional evaluation stages provided recruiters with further candidate information.
Recruiter Validation
Recruiter evaluation remains central to validating role-specific requirements, organizational fit and final candidate suitability.
Key Takeaway
The objective is not speed alone — it is faster identification of relevant candidates while maintaining recruiter expertise and oversight throughout the selection process.
Overall Performance Impact
A Faster, More Structured Recruitment Journey
Performance Area
Current NBO Process
Elevatus-Enabled Process
Observed Impact
Initial Candidate Processing
Current NBO Process
35 Days
Elevatus-Enabled Process
2 Days
Observed Impact
94% Faster
Candidate Disposition
Current NBO Process
86 Days
Elevatus-Enabled Process
2 Days
Observed Impact
98% Faster
Assessment Progression
Current NBO Process
—
Elevatus-Enabled Process
4 Days
Observed Impact
Additional evaluation layer introduced
Interview Progression
Current NBO Process
—
Elevatus-Enabled Process
4 Days
Observed Impact
Earlier recruiter-led evaluation
Candidate–Job Alignment
Current NBO Process
—
Elevatus-Enabled Process
Positive alignment observed
Observed Impact
AI-supported matching + recruiter validation
Overall Takeaway
Across both evaluated roles, the Elevatus-enabled workflow demonstrated faster candidate progression and a more structured evaluation journey compared with the current NBO benchmark process.
Growing NBO Platform Adoption
Building on Positive Progress Since June
31 Jobs Created Since June
22 Candidates Hired Since June
Adoption Indicator
Progress
Recruiter Activity
Increased
Candidate Screening
More active
Candidate Movement
Improved across recruitment stages
Job Completion
Jobs increasingly being completed through the system
Technical Enablement
Key technical points addressed
Workflow Utilization
Broader utilization of recruitment workflows
Key Takeaway
NBO has established positive momentum in platform adoption, creating a strong foundation to extend the efficiencies demonstrated within the evaluated roles across the wider recruitment journey.
Opportunities to Unlock Further Value
Focus Area
Structured Job Data
Next-Phase Opportunity
Increase completion of designated job fields alongside the general job description.
Potential Value
Provides richer job information to support more accurate AI-powered candidate matching.
Focus Area
AI Matching Optimization
Next-Phase Opportunity
Further tailor AI Matching weights based on the priority skills, qualifications and requirements of each vacancy.
Potential Value
Supports more role-specific candidate ranking and prioritization.
Focus Area
Video Assessment Expansion
Next-Phase Opportunity
Extend Video Assessments to additional suitable vacancies, particularly where candidate volumes are higher.
Potential Value
Adds another structured evaluation layer before interview progression.
Focus Area
Pipeline Progression
Next-Phase Opportunity
Further standardize stage actions and ownership across the recruitment workflow.
Potential Value
Supports consistent candidate progression and improved workflow visibility.
Focus Area
End-to-End Platform Adoption
Next-Phase Opportunity
Continue expanding the use of AI Matching, filters, Video Assessments, evaluations and pipeline management throughout the recruitment journey.
Potential Value
Helps NBO maximize the value of Elevatus across the full recruitment lifecycle.