Applicant Tracking Software
I love Wikipedia. It’s an easy, convenient, and (usually) fairly reliable way to get basic information on any given topic. But Wikipedia can’t do it all. By giving a basic level of info on everything, it doesn’t go... Continue Reading
Avi has a problem with his applicant tracking system. He loves his job managing hiring and HR at his family-owned company. The hiring process at his company is rigorous—the industry is fairly niche, the company is small,... Continue Reading
Update 02/06/2018: This piece has been updated to reflect current software price ranges and options. I hate cocktail menus at chain restaurants because they never tell you what the drinks actually cost. They want to trick you into ordering... Continue Reading
Update 12/5/17: This article has been updated to remove old references and outdated links, and to add additional information. Interviewing a job applicant without using a scorecard is like going running without tracking your distance. Sure, you did all... Continue Reading
Did you know that hiring the wrong employee could cost you $25,000? A bad hiring decision can also make other employees unproductive, result in poor feedback from clients, and decrease overall employee morale. It’s clear hiring is something that... Continue Reading
On average, about 250 applications are received for a single job opening. Given the sheer number of candidates for any given job opening, it’s no wonder that in a 2015 study, 94% of HR professionals say that recruiting... Continue Reading
Man, this is awkward. Nobody ever wants to be the one to break the bad news. But, see, the thing is, I did a survey. It was very scientific and professional, in the sense that I made... Continue Reading
Everyone loves saving money. Putting away extra cash feels like an accomplishment, for you or your business. But the idea of TANSTAAFL can stop people from going after the best value on the market: free or... Continue Reading
Getting a job out of college was one of the hardest things Mardy had ever done. She was a bright, qualified student who’d worked hard and had the sparkling resume to prove it. And yet she... Continue Reading
I’m forever going on about how applicant tracking systems are the worst. (Yes, I know I also write about how great I think they are. It’s a love / hate relationship kind of thing.) The main problem I... Continue Reading
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