As a recruiter, your daily tickler looks insurmountable. From sourcing and interviewing candidates, to coordinating assessments, to determining and negotiating offers, you wear many hats. Unfortunately, those tasks are just the tip of the iceberg. Not only do you have a zillion tasks to accomplish, but you have to do it better than your competition.
A recent article for the Fordyce Letter Online explained how the right Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can help you manage your day. The article highlights the top 10 features recruiters should look for in an ATS.
When it comes to choosing an ATS, the primary point is to help recruiters focus on what they do best -- filling jobs with the right candidates.The right ATS will be your best friend and biggest asset. The wrong ATS could be a major liability. With the right system in place, recruiters will have a streamlined workflow and increased productivity and revenue.
After checking out Don's "Top 10" list, see how recruitment expert Lou Adler evaluates ATS performance. Adler includes an actual "test," albeit brief, so recruiters can see exactly how their ATS measures up. In addition, Adler points out:
A good ATS, properly implemented and used correctly, will significantly enhance a company's ability to hire more top employees. The cost of missing a great hire because of inefficiences in the recruitment process is just as costly as making a bad hire.
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