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How Much Is Your Time Worth To You? Are you tired of spending days reviewing resumes from people who are not qualified for the position you advertised? Are you frustrated by these “time-wasters”? Wouldn’t you rather spend your valuable time reviewing resumes of qualified applicants and selecting the best of the best for interviews? If you’re a recruiter, you’ve probably running lean and mean like so many others in this economy, spending too many precious hours reading over resumes and ultimately, applications. |
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Many HR Directors feel that an Applicant Tracking System Solution would be impractical to implement in 2012 because they don’t foresee themselves hiring many positions for the remainder of the year. There are many reasons to justify a comprehensive applicant tracking system during these “down” times: |
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Timeline for Your Vendor Selection for Applicant Tracking Systems Form a selection committee - 1 week Indentify company needs - 1 to 2 weeks Create a list of possible vendors |
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More About Applicant Tracking Systems Vendor Assessment What is the vision and growth strategy of the vendor? The vendor must demonstrate leadership and foresight. In order to present a comprehensive solution, the vendor should take into consideration your specific needs and prepare for change and growth in the future. Determine whether this solution contributes to your overall business plan. In the end, the Selection Executive will likely need to display an expected ROI in order to make a strong case for the solution. |
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Applicant Tracking Systems Vendor Assessment Depending on the size of your organization and the complexity of system requirements, you may want to ask for a brief Request for Proposal (RFP) from potential vendors. This is your opportunity to gain clarification on any topic to help your committee determine whether the applicant tracking software can do the required job. Your committee should consider the following major issues to devise an effective RFP: |
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Branded Career Center web pages may be accessible through your company's website Allows recruiters to easily publish and modify career information concerning job postings listed on the company website The ability to maintain an accurate measure of EEO/AAP data will conform with federal regulations and avoid any legal actions against the organization. Capable of capturing, tracking, and reporting voluntary EEO data, while remaining in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the EEO/OFCCP. |
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Identify Requirements for Your Applicant Tracking System (continued) Identifying clear business goals will connect your priorities to your requirements. It is imperative that your committee stay focused on its initial system requirements. The committee must avoid being distracted by system elements that are not in line with your company's priorities. You have recognized the important business goals and key requirements to consider when forming your own objective. |
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