Are you still managing your recruitment using spreadsheets and email? Are you a hiring professional working in a small or mid-sized business? When your organisation decides to start hiring are you paralysed with the fear of being buried under piles of CVs?

The process of reviewing CVs, interviewing candidates and hiring can be extremely time consuming. When searching for the perfect candidate, keeping organised is imperative.

Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) automates the hiring process from how candidates view openings and complete online applications to scheduling interviews and securely saving CVs.

Most applicant tracking systems include a portal where candidates can complete customised online questions. CVs can be uploaded at the click of a button and documents are quickly generated as well. Multiple schedules can also easily be coordinated so you can focus on interviewing. The ultimate focus of applicant tracking systems is the successful management of the candidate throughout the hiring process.

Do you need recruitment software?
Many businesses have a clear cut need for an applicant tracking system (ATS), but they often don’t know if it is the right time to invest. Here are a few signs you might be ready to invest in applicant tracking or recruiting software:

Is your business growing? Applicant tracking software often opens the lines of communication and enables internal departments to communicate more clearly, bringing the decision makers together and allowing much needed collaboration in the hiring process.

Reducing the amount of paperwork to streamline the interview and hiring process can go a long way in easing your workload. Applicant tracking and recruiting software can also help ensure the best candidates don’t get lost in the process.

If you work in an industry where staff turnover unfortunately is a common trend then hiring can be a never ending process. With CVs constantly flooding in, it’s difficult to keep on top of things. The sheer volume of background checks and interviews can overwhelm anyone. Automating your hiring process keeps you organised so you can manage the process efficiently and easily.

Identifying the right software for your organisation
If you’re a business owner, the first step in choosing the right applicant tracking software is identifying your needs and budget. If you’re new to applicant tracking, you’ll want to start with the basics in terms of functionality: online applications, interview status tracking and document management.

The next step is to know what the market has to offer. With the right due diligence, you’ll be able to make the best decision for your specific needs to ensure you can attract and hire the very best applicants to help take your small business to the next level.

Talent Match has been designed and built around the real and actual needs of our client's requirements. It allows you to manage and control your recruitment activity through one simple, easy to use, online database and it gives you the tools you need to recruit online. If you would like more information please contact one of our specialist team members on 0844 8000 330 to arrange a free trial today.