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ATS ABCs
Get familiar with the what, how, and why of applicant tracking systems
What is an ATS?
An applicant tracking system automates an agency’s recruiting operations and provides a central repository for candidate data—including resumés and applications.
They’re built to help you:
- Manage every stage in the recruiting process, from application to hire
- Manage candidate relationships
- Reduce manual activities
Why do you need an ATS?
A good ATS has the power to turn your entire recruitment operation into the most productive, profitable, and efficient business it can be.
The best applicant tracking systems:
- Increase your recruiters’ productivity
- Save time and resources
- Provide organisation and structure for your business
ATS Benefits: By the Numbers
Agencies that use an ATS report:
- 75% less wasted time
- 70% faster report creation
- 15% less time to fill
- 10% more placements per month
Map Out Your Requirements
Follow these 5 steps to determine what you need in an ATS
Find Peer Reviews and Third-Party Advice
G2 Crowd features reviews for 300 applicant tracking systems—more than 10,000 authentic user reviews in total.
You can sort for recruiting software solutions by popularity, user satisfaction, and G2 Score—a combination of reviews and data aggregated from online sources and social networks.
Capterra curates vetted reviews from real users. Capterra ranks ATS solutions by popularity, user-friendliness, and average rating.
You can also filter by features, such as onboarding, candidate tracking, and workflow management in order to find the software that meets your agency’s specific needs.
5 Questions to Ask ATS Providers
What to ask before you select software for your business and why to ask it
1.) Is your ATS built specifically for recruitment agencies?
Why ask it?
Recruiters have unique demands. Solutions that aren’t built with recruitment industry recruiters in mind may lack core functionalities.
2.) Do you have an open ecosystem for partners and integrations?
Why ask it?
An ATS is not an island. If your ATS integrates with every tool you use, you’ll be more productive and effective.
3.) Is your ATS mobile-friendly? Do you have a native mobile app?
Why ask it?
Recruiters like to work on-the-go. A native mobile app lets them be productive wherever they are.
4.) Can you share case studies from successful customers?
Why ask it?
Case studies allow you to see if agencies with similar use-cases were able to be successful with your ATS.
5.) How long does it take to get recruiters up-to-speed?
Why ask it?
To get value out of your ATS, your recruiters need to know how to use it. Find out how long it takes to onboard your team and learn what training resources are available.
How Bullhorn's ATS Can Help You Be Successful
Increase Recruiter Productivity
Streamline daily tasks with faster source, search, and match
Improve the Candidate Experience
Leverage relationship insights to deliver a superior candidate experience
Make Better Business Decisions
Run your business by the numbers using recruitment-specific, actionable reports
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