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Cheezhead now part of Jobing

Jake Stupak — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:38:16 +0000

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 Management industry.

To read the news in Joel’s own words, please follow this link: http://www.cheezhead.com/2009/09/09/jobing-acquires-cheezhead/.

Request for Applicant Tracking System Research

Jake Stupak — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:32:28 +0000

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 in a 45-60 minute usability session. The interview can be completed on-line if you wish ($75 incentive). Appointments are available Thursday and Friday, June 25-26.

Please respond with the name of the tracking system you use, the number of employees in the company or organization you work for, and where I can reach you.
•Location: Greater Chicago
•Compensation: $75 for a single, 45 – 60 interview. Can be completed on web.
•Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
•Please, no phone calls about this job!
•Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.”

I thought this was a very interest method to drum up participants for ATS research. I hope that the findings are shared!

Best of luck!

Jake Stupak
www.TheATSGuy.com
www.JobDigTracker.com
www.TheATSGuide.com

Software Buyer Resources

Jake Stupak — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:48:39 +0000

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 organizational goals. I have never seen a vendor that promised their solution would drain your money and cause you headaches, however, I see this all of the time. This is the very reason that guides, reviews, white papers, and suggestions exist.

In an effort to select the right solutions, you most likely will start with a quick search online. As part of your search you might have come across a company named Capterra. This is a great site that focuses on listing a large number of available solutions specific to industries, size and a large amount of other types of filters. However, one aspect of the site that you might have missed was the Software Buyer Resources page. This page contains some excellent information that can help you with selecting the right solutions, and this can certainly applies to applicant tracking systems. If you are currently in the market, or will be in the future, I suggest reviewing this page to expand your understanding of different considerations.

2009 Applicant Tracking System Vendor List

Jake Stupak — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:24:16 +0000

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. For anyone interest, I would welcome any feedback before I send it to everyone. Please feel free to contact me if you would like a sneak peek.

TheATSGuy on Twitter

Jake Stupak — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:42:43 +0000

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 be happy to answer them.

Applicant Tracking System – News Release

Jake Stupak — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:19:41 +0000

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, an applicant tracking system designed to further simplify the hiring process for HR professionals and recruiters. The update is available to all JobDig Tracker clients at no additional charge.

The latest update includes:

Comprehensive email tracking system designed to seamlessly collect and aggregate all email communications between hiring teams and candidates while allowing users to maintain the use of their primary email applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Gmail, etc.

Matching Agent technology that instantly evaluates applicant information to notify JobDig Tracker users of qualified candidates based on a specific position’s requirements and qualifications.

Automated calendar scheduling between JobDig Tracker’s integrated calendar and users’ company calendars such as Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Google Calendar, etc.

The new release enables companies to strengthen their hiring team collaboration while improving the management of candidate continuity. Nearly 75% of new development is driven directly from the feedback JobDig receives from end users ensuring JobDig Tracker’s future direction is aligned with our clients’ expectations.

“Applicant tracking systems are becoming a necessity to achieve greater business productivity and reduce hiring costs in today’s business environment” said Jake Stupak, Product Specialist for JobDig Tracker. “JobDig Tracker enhances our clients’ ability to optimize their hiring and candidate management with an enterprise level solution at a truly affordable price for small and mid-sized businesses.”

Applicant Tracking Systems Still Hot for Business Software

Jake Stupak — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:38:35 +0000

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 read more click here.

Facebook the Movie

Jake Stupak — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:29:11 +0000

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 that movie producers are looking at social networks for blockbuster hopefuls. That is want Columbia Pictures is intending to do by producing the Facebook movie. It appears the movie will focus on the evolution of the social networking site. Perhaps they will get Vin Diesel to play the part of Mark Zuckerberg…maybe not.