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Posted by Chris Platts on 14 September 2020
Picture this. You’re getting overwhelmed with open vacancies for jobs that need filling fast. You log into your ATS, but instead of the usual stack of CVs, each candidate is ranked from top to bottom in order of their job suitability. As you start to scan down the candidate shortlist you realise that your top 10 candidates have automatically been invited to the next stage – an interview with you. Personalised interview reports are just a click away; it’s time to get these jobs filled.
There are lots of things that determine a successful recruitment strategy. Is it time to figure out where your weak spots are?
Sounds futuristic? Not really. It’s what we do at ThriveMap. We help companies hire remotely more effectively. But to do it well, we rely on other great recruiting software to make the day-to-day recruitment as stress-free as possible. This is especially important as we move into a world without face-to-face interviews.
We’ve found the best recruiting software tools on the market today for remote hiring. From job board aggregators to video interview platforms and remote onboarding, there’s a tech solution to help every step of the recruitment process.
Recruitment software is a catch-all term for various technologies businesses use to improve or streamline their hiring processes. It can be as simple as candidate databases and interview scheduling or as complex as predictive analytics. You can use recruitment software at any stage of the hiring funnel, from building talent pools to helping onboard new hires and all the stages in between.
If you regularly hire large numbers of staff, your recruitment process needs to be efficient and effective. Software typically reduces the time and cost of manual recruitment by automating large parts of the process. It’s also really good for remote hiring.
Many recruiters believe that recruitment automation dehumanises the hiring process. Of course, it can, but the right tools should enhance the candidate experience. For example, 96% of people would prefer a job realistic pre-hire assessment, which communicates the realities of the role and the organisation as part of the hiring process.
Here are the top three reasons why you should be using recruitment software:
Saving time by automating repetitive tasks frees up time to spend on the more critical aspects of recruitment, such as decision-making, sourcing, and building relationships with candidates.
The scope for error in manually organizing job applications and scheduling interviews means that inevitably, some people will fall through the cracks. Recruitment software greatly reduces the chance of error. Furthermore, automation can help communicate with candidates at key moments in the recruitment life cycle, making it more likely that candidates will make it to the end of the application process.
Candidate pre-selection tools and online tests will assess candidates based on ability rather than on job-irrelevant characteristics found on a resume, such as name, age, or education. Algorithms can help you select candidates most likely to succeed in the job based on cold, hard data.
We’ve broken the list down into different types of recruitment software that help with different stages of the process so you know which will best fit together in your tech stack.
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are the most commonly used recruitment software, and 98% of Fortune 500 companies use one. They aim to gather, sort and upload your candidate profiles onto a central database for all your candidate information. Here are a few to consider.
Candidate relationship management (CRM) recruiting software helps you attract the best candidates by marketing your employer brand throughout the recruitment process. This software is part of a bigger trend towards recruitment marketing in HR.
Job advertising software automates the process of posting on different job boards. They can target the platforms to attract the right candidates. For example, if you’re looking to hire graduates, a good job board aggregator will simultaneously put your ad on multiple university career pages.
Chatbots help candidates in the application process. Recent advances have made them better able to understand and react to applicants’ questions. They also add a much-needed human feel to remote hiring.
Assessment and testing recruiting automation software is a way for employers to gauge the knowledge, skills, abilities and other qualifications of applicants beyond what’s just on the CV. These can range from job-specific tests, to “day-in-the-life” job simulations.
Video interviewing has grown in popularity since the Coronavirus pandemic. Many companies use it as part of their virtual interview process.
Looking to automate candidate references and background checks? You can save time with these handy tools.
Onboarding can be tedious. These tools can make the process smoother and improve the experience for your new hire.
The average length of the hiring process has almost doubled since 2010, despite many organisations implementing new technology to make the process easier.
Improving the efficiency of your hiring funnel is critical for making better, fairer hiring decisions. The time you give back to your recruiters can be invested in higher-value activities such as building great candidate relationships.
For more information on recruiting automation software these posts may be helpful:
There are lots of things that determine a successful recruitment strategy. Is it time to figure out where your weak spots are?
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