Monday 27 February 2012

Checklist For Choosing A New Applicant Tracking System (ATS)


For corporate hiring managers, the primary function of an ATS - Applicant Tracking System always has to be to help find the best possible person for their vacancy.  

Stuart Hobbs, Managing Director of online interview management and ATS supplier, Interview Coordinator (http://www.interviewcoordinator.com/), comments: “Picking the right people is a key element to business success, and the recruitment and interview process is obviously fundamental. However, hiring people takes a significant amount of time and organisation. An ideal ATS should therefore provide all the tools and options needed to streamline the recruitment process. It should also reduce administration and overheads, eliminate duplication of effort and enable contributors to view the interview content at their convenience.

The ATS may include the option for video as well as text responses from the interviewee. This can lead to  significant environmental benefits, as the travel activity by the candidates (and job campaign contributors) is reduced compared to conducting a face to face interview. And planning ahead, an ATS with a central database of the contributor comments and interview content can also help create a valuable talent pool for use in the future.

However, most importantly, an ATS should make it easier to pick the best person for the role.”
The following 10 point checklist identifies the important factors that will determine how a new ATS system can provide the right solution for your requirements:

1.      Was the software designed specifically for hiring managers or modified from a recruitment agency system?
2.      Whether you advertise your vacancy, use agencies, social media or head hunters, each recruitment campaign is different. Does the system mirror all the recruitment methods used by my organisation?
3.      Most good ATS systems will do the basic applicant tracking, but what features will help me collaborate with my colleagues, pool opinions and provide a decision structure to help ensure we pick the best candidate?
4.      Can the system be tailored to my needs?
5.      Is there a video option that could help streamline the selection and interview process?
6.      Can I easily integrate the system with my website?
7.      Is the system affordable and what are the options? There are different payment methods ranging from ‘pay as you go’ per job campaign, through to monthly or annual contracts.
8.      Can the supplier provide testimonies from existing users? Ideally call the user to get a real feel for the supplier’s service.
9.      Is there the offer of a free trial? Can I try before I buy?
10.  How easy will it be to implement? What support is there if needed?
Stuart concludes: “Whether your recruitment is managed by an HR team, or devolved directly to line managers, adopting and implementing a clear process is as important when hiring people, as it is throughout the rest of your organisation. A good ATS system will provide a foundation and structure to your recruitment campaigns and will certainly help you pick the best people“.

Interview Coordinator is available through any browser on a “pay as you use” basis for £35 or less per campaign. The product is currently available on a 60 day FREE trial.

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