For corporate hiring managers the primary function of an ATS always has to be to help find the best possible person for their vacancy.
Stuart Hobbs, Managing Director of online ATS supplier Interview Coordinator comments: “Picking the right people is a key element in 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, reduce administration and overheads, but most importantly, make it easier to pick the best person”
The following are just a few of the factors that will determine how a new ATS system might help you pick the best people:-
- Was the software designed specifically for Hiring Managers or adapted from a recruitment agency system?
- 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?
- 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.
- Is there a video option that could help streamline the selection and interview process?
- Can I easily integrate the system with my website?
- Plus all the general factors such as – is it affordable? Can I try before I buy? How easy will it be to implement?
Stuart from Interview Coordinator continues: “Whether your recruitment is managed by an HR team or devolved directly to line managers, adopting and implementing a clear and unambiguous 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.