The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation’s (TNSDC) WhatsApp chatbot has led to 800+ job placements in 20 days.

The chatbot called Ilaya, which was launched merely two months ago, has accomplished enhanced employment opportunities for its users in a very short time. Not only that, the chatbot attracts more than 200 users daily to explore new job opportunities.

Leading conversational AI company Gupshup developed the WhatsApp chatbot. The idea of a WhatsApp chatbot was born with an intent to connect technically unskilled, unemployed individuals in the state, with job opportunities that may not be advertised on traditional platforms.

TNSDC’s aim was to establish a system that is easily accessible and user-friendly, allowing for efficient communication between job seekers and placement partners.

To initiate the chatbot, candidates need to type and send “Click” in their message box to 99942 51111 on WhatsApp. They can register their details, including job preferences, through a series of interactions with the chatbot.

The chatbot then provides a link to an HTML page showcasing available jobs posted by placement partners matching the skills, experience and other criteria as defined by the candidate. Further, candidates who are able to find a job successfully are tracked for further follow-ups and assessment by TNSDC.

“Our WhatsApp chatbot initiative bridges the gap for blue-collar job seekers and employers. Tailored for those who may not be tech-savvy, we connect a pool of unemployed individuals with jobs not widely advertised on traditional portals. Partnering with Gupshup has allowed us to streamline the process, ensuring our platform facilitates effective matches between talent and opportunities”, said Sai Prasad, Program Manager, Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation.

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