Welcome back to our series on exactly what recruiters want and need in recruiting software. In our last post, we explored several themes that really make an ATS valuable for busy recruiters. In this post, we continue with more key features and benefits of an ATS that help your HR team go “pro” and hire the hottest talent in the industry. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a recruiter, hiring manager, or human resources leader. First, allow us to say we understand how hard you work. The hiring and recruiting industry is incredibly fast-paced and demanding. It’s never been more important t ..read more

Recruiting is one of the most demanding roles available in today’s fast-paced job market. So many industries have a major need for talented candidates. This means recruiters must work overtime to connect quality candidates with their dream jobs. There are many technology solutions and software platforms available to help recruiters manage the multi-dimensional requirements of their jobs. But not all HR technology hits the mark. The problem is, much of the recruiting solutions available don’t take into account what recruiters really need. In this series, we’ll be examining what recruiting team ..read more

We’re back for Part 2, sharing our top 10 strategies for gaining an edge in today’s battleground for the best talent. Check out part 1 here.  In our last post, we covered how recruiting software can strengthen your employer brand by improving the candidate experience at every level of the hiring process. We also discussed how talent pools and social recruiting can help you find exactly the new talent you need. Today, we’ll cover 5 more ways recruiting software can organize your entire recruiting effort – from delegating tasks and centralizing candidate information to helping your team collabo ..read more

Competition for talent is fierce these days. Finding great candidates has turned into a veritable battleground – with hawks prowling LinkedIn and Glassdoor snatching up prized talent early and leaving the scraps behind. For companies competing in this War for Talent, your weapon of choice needs to be sharp, precise, and effective. The answer? Recruiting Software. In his famous book, The Art of War, Sun Tzu says, “To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.” While it’s doubtful Sun Tzu ever thought companies would be fighting the way we are today for talent, his advice is still ..read more

To get a coveted seat at executive leadership meetings, recruiters have to demonstrate that top-notch recruitment drives costs down, profits up, and helps build a work culture capable of achieving their company’s long-term goals. A solid recruiting strategy is crucial for outstanding growth. In fact, Boston Consulting Group has shown that companies who excel in recruitment actually have 3.5 times greater growth in revenue than competitors. Since your company’s existing profits depend on employees you already have, building for the future depends on thoroughly understanding your best and brigh ..read more

We think it’s great news that the job market is hot. It means people have jobs and are able to support themselves and their families. For companies, a competitive job market can also pose a challenge. Finding and hiring truly qualified talent is time-consuming. It requires tremendous focus and work from recruiters and hiring teams. When a bad hire is made, it’s expensive. The average cost of a bad hire is 2 – 3 times that of the original hire. It’s clear a system is needed to prevent bad hires, and enable perfect-fit hiring practices. Statistics from a LinkedIn survey showed that out of 130 m ..read more

  To attract top talent to your company, you need a strong employer brand. Recruiting for an open position these days involves much more than simply listing it on your website or a job board. Now, marketing your company as an excellent place to work has become essential too－selling the perks, benefits, and company culture you have with as job seekers as possible. One tool that can drastically improve your employer branding is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). These systems organize, streamline, and automate a wide variety of tasks involved in hiring. But the right ATS can help alleviate com ..read more

The 8 reasons an ATS is a must-have tool for recruiters. As a recruiter, you want to attract the absolute best talent. To create a no-fail hiring pipeline, you need to use the top technology and tools available. The ultimate tool is an ATS which will automate your processes and level-up your hiring results.  In this article, we’re sharing the top 8 features and benefits recruiters must know about applicant tracking systems. ATS and Automation Today’s HR professionals are managing a million things in a day. An ATS simplifies all the important recruiting tasks with automation. Over 95% of Fort ..read more

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are crucial for HR departments. Online job boards have made it easier than ever to apply, but that can mean very high volumes of resumes and candidates to weed through. An ATS can help save time, reduce costs, and maximize the quality, diversity, and tenure of your future employees—but only if your team uses it. Effective change management is essential to drive adoption of your ATS. Resistance to change is normal. The secret to successful adoption is learning how to effectively generate enthusiasm, stay motivated, and work through challenges as a team. Whether ..read more

Constant change is the name of the recruiting game, and anyone ahead of the curve in HR knows it. Innovative thinking and agile, adaptable movement in the recruiting process will lead to the best and top candidates for your company. So, what can you do to be at the head of this process? Where are the best candidates at and on which software? How do you know which software to look out for, and which to filter out? While there isn’t enough time to give you a comprehensive list of every recruiting software on the scene, we can tell you which trends to look out for, and we’ll name drop a few mov ..read more