Why all recruitment firms need to be using Applicant Tracking Software

Recruitment is a fast-paced industry, and one thing that all recruiters know is just how difficult it is to keep track of all your clients, candidates and ongoing processes. With the rise of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), recruitment companies are finding it increasingly simple to manage their processes effectively. This is because ATS is an all-in-one platform that can accomplish many tasks that make life significantly easier for recruiters, including, resume parsing, job listing, advanced candidate search, process management, and data storage.

There are few things ATS can’t do. As the technology becomes simpler, more streamlined, and better integrated with other software, it is hard to ignore the value that they can add to your company. Let’s discuss the main advantages of using ATS and why your company should be using one.

Reduce time spent on administration

Most recruiters spend a large portion of the day on menial tasks like sifting through resumes or manually adding data to databases. ATS can manage these administrative tasks thus freeing up time for higher value labour. This will increase overall output for companies as recruiters have more time for what truly matters, sourcing new candidates and clients.

Increase collaboration

ATS enables better communication between colleagues by acting as a collaborative database. Recruiters can view their colleague’s candidates, clients, vacancies and ongoing processes without having to directly communicate this with each other. This transparency increases the likelihood that co-workers will work together in filling vacancies.

All-in-one platform

ATS is powerful and multi-faceted and can make many of the programs we use redundant. By having everything in one place, recruiters can now search for candidates, manage clients, review data, manage pipeline and list job all on a single ATS. This means recruiters can save time and manage everything more effectively in one location.

Statistics

Most ATS platforms provide recruiters with a wide range of statistics including candidate submissions, candidate interviews, number to deals, revenue, and more. These figures are very important when reviewing performance and the ATS can save you time by doing this for you.

Speed of Process

There are many factors which can affect the probability of making a hire. Arguably the most important variable is time. It is often the case that just a couple of days can be the difference between making a deal and not. ATS can make hiring processes faster, and will thus increase the likelihood of getting that candidates signature.

ATS is becoming more and more powerful. They have the ability to host multiple facets of recruitment all under one roof, from managing interview processes to searching through old resumes. No matter what type of recruitment you do, there are multiple use cases which can save time and money, and increase productivity. As the technology behind ATS progresses, those who do not adopt them will surely fall behind.

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