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Applicant Tracking Systems

4 Ways An ATS Can Enhance Your Recruiting Process

August 14, 2022

Tima Rassool

Tima Rassool

Content Writer

As some may say “the proof is in the pudding”, in this case, that proof is in an AI-powered ATS. When it comes to acquiring “the talent”, recruiters are expected to do some heavy lifting. From advertising job openings, screening resumes, and interviewing potential candidates, all whilst working alongside hiring managers to find the top candidates; that’s just scratching the surface. But what if I were to tell you this process can be simplified by using ATS? A plethora of companies utilize an ATS to refine their recruiting techniques, providing the candidate and employer with a multi-faceted experience throughout the hiring process. Eliminating the nearly obsolete procedures that are typically associated with the recruiter’s job responsibilities.

In this post, we’re going to succinctly break down the benefits of ATS and the value it can add to your recruiting process.

1. Smooth Operator

recruiter using an ATS

Throughout the hiring process, recruiters may run into some logistical hiccups when keeping track of applicants; some may fall in the cracks, be overlooked, or unintentionally disqualify even the most qualified candidates. But by integrating AI-powered ATS, it compartmentalizes resumes and aligns the candidate with a compatible position based on their experiences and qualifications. By utilizing this software, it advantageously leverages recruiters and employers to procure the top candidates and effectively track their flow during the recruiting and hiring process.

2. Quality over Quantity

For a single job vacancy, recruiters can easily receive hundreds of applications, which can consume the recruiter with endless phone screenings, interviews, and evaluations. Not only does this repetitive process take a significant amount of the recruiter’s time, but it does leave room for potential human error, which is where candidate ranking is introduced. Candidate ranking does most of the leg work and takes on the task of ranking the most qualified candidates based on the criteria of the position. If the employers’ preferences in a candidate is previous job experience, skills, certifications, etc. the ranking system sifts through all the applications with specificity in mind for the most adequate contenders. ATS facilitates the filtration system, which allows the recruiter to bypass the time-consuming functions associated with the hiring process and instead focus their time and energy on developing other areas.

3. Well-informed, analytical decisions

Since we’ve elaborated on how AI-powered ATS can help you source the crème de la crème of candidates. This leads us to one of the most appealing qualities of the applicant tracking system, which is providing the most accurate breakdown of analytics, reports, and metrics. Not too long ago, having access to such a powerful recruitment system was essentially nonexistent. In addition to their endless job responsibilities, recruiters were also expected to calculate numbers, keep up with metrics, and asses analytics all on their own. With that said, there is a caveat to be mindful of; AI can only serve you as well as the data that you input. So, the key is to feed ATS with recruitment data to derive the analytics and reports you’re looking for. With such an advanced analytical system at your disposal, you can seamlessly monitor core recruitment metrics that add value to your business, which promotes you to stay ahead of the game and alter your strategy to ensure you’re achieving all your hiring goals.

4. Jack of All Trades

laptop showing an ATS

AI has not only enhanced the world of the recruiter, but has restored the candidate’s faith in the application process providing them with the peace of mind knowing the selection process is unbiased, thorough, and will reliably pair them with the most suitable position. ATS provides both the employer and candidate with transparency and involvement throughout the process. Each applicant is engaged and kept in the loop, leaving no one in the shadows and eliminating the mystery of where the candidate stands. Providing the candidates with steady updates on the status of their application, sparing the recruiter and candidate that awkward “follow-up” phone call.

Bottom line

If everything aforementioned doesn’t sound good enough, one more enriching point worth mentioning about ATS is, it’s portable. That’s right, it can be used in a portable format, which grants the candidate flexibility and accessibility to the application process on the go, wherever they are, from the ease and comfort of their mobile device. Are you looking for an awesome ATS? Look no further. We got you! EVA-REC is an end-to-end ATS that automates and improves the hiring process with AI technology. From small businesses to industry giants – EVA-REC helps companies drive merit-based, objective, and fair hiring practices that minimize bias, without dehumanizing the hiring process. Request a free demo today!

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Tima Rassool

Tima Rassool

A wordsmith, storyteller, and content strategist – Tima is an MBA graduate with 6+ years of experience in the world of HR. With over 2,000 blogs under her belt, Tima's expertise and insights have helped businesses across the globe take their recruitment to the next level and stay ahead of the curve.

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