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Using ATS Software for Employee Referrals

Employee referrals are a valuable source for candidates. Candidates referred by existing employees are often hired faster and retained longer than candidates reached through external recruitment efforts. Using ATS software to assist with employee referrals is a common-sense strategy that can streamline recruitment and minimize errors in the referral program. Share Job Postings Automatically Sharing …

ATS Software and Succession Planning

With the influx of new talent waning and talent gaps appearing more in recent years than in the past, most companies will tell you that they consider succession planning very important. Unfortunately, many companies haven’t quite figured out how to optimize succession planning – most are ahead of the ball if they even have an …

Using ATS Software to Schedule Interviews

Scheduling and conducting interviews can be difficult and time consuming, but is perhaps the most important step of the recruitment process. Interviews allow a hiring manager to get to know a candidate quicker and more completely than messaging or reviewing a resume. Applicant tracking system (ATS) software is now equipped with more tools than ever …

Consider Millennials’ Perspective When Choosing New ATS Software

Most of us have heard the word “millennials” used to describe the generation that was brought up with technology from a young age, or even from birth. In broad strokes, anyone born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s can be considered a millennial. As of 2015, millennials made up the largest portion of …

What Not To Do When Implementing ATS Software

Implementing new applicant tracking system (ATS) software affects everyone in an organization. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to implementation, every company must find its own way to work through implementation and transition to the new software. With that in mind, the following are a few things that you should NOT do during this phase …

Effectively Using Social Media to Source Candidates

Social media is a wonderful tool for brand promotion and sourcing. While most companies know this and have at least forayed onto some social sites, too many don’t strategize effectively when it comes to using social media for sourcing. If you’re not doing the following things, you may be spending time and effort while not …

What Does an ATS Software Engineer Do?

Simply put, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software engineer develops recruitment software. If needed, an ATS software engineer will also make changes to existing software or assist with maintaining software. ATS software engineers play a large role in the future of recruitment. Applying Engineering Principals to ATS software Development ATS software engineers apply engineering principals …

What You Should Know About Resume Parsing

Resume parsing is a feature that’s included with many applicant tracking system (ATS) solutions and recruitment software packages. Most recruiters and employers understand that resume parsing helps with candidate filtering and selection, but may not know exactly what it is or how it helps. The following are a few tidbits about resume parsing and its …

5 Tips for Using ATS Software for Internal Promotions

Internal promotions can save a company time and money while bolstering morale. Applicant tracking system (ATS) software can make it easier to complete internal promotions and help to ensure the right fit of a candidate for a new position. The following are some tips that may be practical when just starting to use ATS software …

How to Select a Cloud Based ATS?

Cloud based applicant tracking systems (ATS) carry many advantages, especially for companies that plan to expand or go global. Selecting a web based ATS may be a little challenging for companies that are used to working with an on-premise solution, however. The following are a few things to consider when evaluating and selecting a new …

How to Receive and Implement a Free ATS Software Demo?

When you’re searching for an applicant tracking system (ATS) software solution, it can be hard to guess how well your hiring team and candidates will take to the system ahead of time. Committing blindly to a contract isn’t an ideal situation for anyone, however. This is where demos and free trials come in. How do …

ATS Software and Compliance Regulations

Compliance refers to the ability to adhere to established laws and regulations. When it comes to companies and hiring, compliance mainly involves avoiding discriminatory practices. While this may sound simple, it can become complicated. Fortunately, applicant tracking system (ATS) software can help with recruitment compliance. Why Recruitment Compliance Is Tricky Laws and regulations are constantly …