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ATS systems are not human friendly
What serves the employer well may not work for the prospective employee.
- According to a survey, 60% of candidates may give up on an application if it's too long or complicated.
- A cumbersome application process likely indicates the company's attitude towards its employees or overall culture.
- It is a dispiriting process as even seasoned applicants receive a response only 5% of the time.
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Hiring managers need ATS systems
From a hiring manager's perspective, applicant tracking systems are beneficial, especially with a higher volume of applicants for every open role.
ATS systems can collate the data from every applicant's resume and display it in a searchable spreadsheet. More advanced soft...
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Most companies rely on ATS
- With newer platforms, applicants have the option of using their LinkedIn profile instead of a CV. But they may still encounter customised questions that will require a significant investment of time.
- LinkedIn's Easy Apply button on job listings allows candidates to submit their pro...
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The personalized touch in the hiring process
- Technology will continue to improve in ways to benefit both parties involved in the recruiting process.
- Advances in machine learning could enable the system to recognise and tag resumes with keyword synonyms or phrasing variations.
- For now, candidates can take som...
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The online job application process
Online applications can take hours of candidates' time when applying for a job. While some firms are moving away from these online systems, many companies move towards them.
A recent survey states that 73% of businesses of all sizes use talent acquisition software to source, track, ana...
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