We’re excited to announce our inclusion in Indeed’s ATS Partner Program as a Gold Partner. We work closely with Indeed to build reliable integrations, optimizing hiring processes for countless businesses across all industries. ApplicantStack + Indeed Integration Indeed is the top-ranked job site in the world, drawing more than 350 million unique visitors on a monthly basis. The goal of the site is to put jobseekers first, offering access to open roles and the option to research companies they are considering working for. With over 245 million resumes on Indeed, employers can also find and conn ..read more

Finding the right person to fill an open role with your company can be a challenge. But even when you locate them, you might need to sell them on the organization. The latest generation of workers wants to feel like the company they work for aligns with their values and that they can make an impact. So, that means you always have to be ready to sell your company and show how it benefits society as a whole. This concept can help you generate more interest in open positions and attract candidates who really care about the work they do. Explore our five tips to craft a candidate pitch that appeal ..read more

Attracting, hiring and retaining top talent is not a game of chance — it’s all about strategy. In fact, there are right ways, wrong ways and optimal ways to go about hiring that can increase your chances of attracting the right people for your open roles. When completed with care, you can: Get your job listings in front of the most qualified candidates. Attract passive candidates. Engage job seekers. Improve the candidate experience. Retain top talent. In this blog, we’re discussing some of the most important and lucrative hiring best practices that can help set you up for recruiting success ..read more

The job market is a dynamic, living thing that demands adaptability. For businesses of every size, intuition and personal connection are vital for finding ideal candidates. But they are only part of the hiring puzzle: analyzing recruitment metrics gives a more accurate picture of where your hiring process is succeeding and where you could stand to improve.  Understanding Recruitment Metrics and Why They Matter Recruitment metrics refer to the data that provide insight into the efficiency and effectiveness of your company’s hiring process. Metrics are individually insightful but the data i ..read more

Hiring new employees is a huge time investment. Growing your small business sometimes takes labor from various departments, with hiring contributions from a lot of people. After all that, you want to be sure the new hires stick with you and become valued members of the team.  Employee retention is a concern in companies of all sizes, but for small businesses, it’s especially vital to avoid costly disruptions. More than just offering a bonus or a perk here or there, employee retention practices start with the first job posting and go well beyond the interviews and job offers. Here are our ..read more

The term “ghosting” originated in the app-heavy world of online dating. Two people start communicating past the first inbox message. Then, one party disappears without a “sorry, but” message, never to be heard from again. In job seeking, ghosting refers to when either the candidate or the employer drops out of the interview process without explanation. Invitations go unread, interview appointments remain unconfirmed, and emails sit unopened. Ghosting Is On the Rise According to a survey conducted by Indeed in 2021, the shift in the employment market during the pandemic meant ghosting on either ..read more

Recruitment has become more challenging in the recent past. Between the tight labor market, increased competition for top talent and an aging population, recruiters have faced new difficulties when trying to find and bring on new hires. Helping your company and open positions stand out is critical in remaining competitive and appealing to talented individuals. Explore our guide to video recruitment marketing and the benefits of utilizing video in the hiring process. What is Video Recruitment Marketing? Video recruitment marketing is a technique that utilizes video content to outline the hiring ..read more

When you’re looking to bring on top talent, you may find yourself scanning resumés for specific skills. We’re outlining nine of the most in-demand skills to look for in 2024, including both hard and soft skills and how they differ. What are Hard and Soft Skills? Hard and soft skills are unique abilities that a candidate may possess, supporting their ability to perform the duties of a specific role. Hard skills are more technical in nature, often referring to specialized knowledge that someone brings to a role. By contrast, soft skills represent how an individual approaches their work and handl ..read more

There are few things more frustrating than a tepid response to a newly-posted job description. The time that goes into identifying a need, writing the description, and posting is an investment in the future, and you need quality results. For small business owners especially, that time can be very precious and scarce. Could it be that a lackluster job description is to blame for an inadequate candidate pool? We’ll consider some ways to improve job descriptions to attract ideal candidates for your open positions. Common Mistakes in Writing Job Descriptions Here are a few of the most common mista ..read more

The average tenure of an employee aged 25 to 34 years is only 2.8 years, according to the most recently available stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a pretty quick turnaround that ends up costing organizations money in recruiting expenses, onboarding, training and more. So, how can businesses improve employee retention and encourage qualified candidates to stick around longer? From the job listing itself to the onboarding process and developing a strong company culture, these strategies can help you achieve success. What Is Employee Retention and How Is It Calculated? Employee r ..read more