Cheezhead now part of Jobing

While I typically try and keep my blog posts about applicant tracking systems, I wanted to share some news which most HR blog readers already know. Cheezhead is now part of Jobing. Congratulations to Joel for all of his hard work. Cheezhead was the first blog I started reading when I started in the Talent [...]

Request for Applicant Tracking System Research

I found the following post on Craigslist in several locations: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/etc/1234727293.html. It reads as follows:
“Do you use an Applicant Tracking System (Research Study)? (Greater Chicago)
I am conducting usability research for an applicant tracking system. If you work in the HR field and use one of these, I would like to invite you to take part [...]

Software Buyer Resources

I’ve covered several topics in my posts that were aimed towards helping decision makers select the right applicant tracking system. Each of these posts, with a bit of modification, could really be applied to any sort of solution. The purpose of software after all is to simplify processes, reduce costs/time, and align objectives with overall [...]

2009 Applicant Tracking System Vendor List

Starting over a year ago, I began keeping track of all of the different ATS systems available. Now the list has grown to almost 140 different vendors. Yikes! I thought it might be nice to make this list available to folks, so I helped a group of friends build a little site with the list. [...]

TheATSGuy on Twitter

After meeting many great HR professionals and recruiters through my blog. I’m hoping to meet more through my newly created Twitter account – TheATSGuy (TheATSGuy).
As a small side note, I’ve now been contacted well over 100 times by folks with questions about applicant tracking systems. Please feel free to continue submitting questions, and I would [...]

Applicant Tracking System – News Release

Normally I wouldn’t post information directly related to JobDig Tracker. However, I’m going to break my rules this time because I think it is a great article.
New JobDig Tracker Update Further Optimizes the Hiring Process
Eden Prairie, MN – JobDig, a leading employment focused media, advertising, and technology company, announced its latest update to JobDig Tracker, [...]

Applicant Tracking Systems Still Hot for Business Software

I could easily tell everyone that applicant tracking systems (ATS) are one of the hottest business systems companies are looking at. However, that certainly is just my humble opinion. Capterra recently did a survey of more than 1,000 of their visitors and roughly 10% stated they have included applicant tracking on their buy list. To [...]

Facebook the Movie

Movie plots stem from many different inspirations. Some are based on real events and others are born from fiction. When I was younger, I thought it was quite impressive that there was an entire movie developed around a video game release by Sega. However, just as I was caught by surprise back then, I’m fascinated [...]