http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy The ins, outs and otherwise of Applicant Tracking Systems and HR Technology Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are an effective way to post positions, organize candidates and streamline the hiring process. For many HR professionals, ATSs are typically their first experience with new talent management solutions. In my experience, once the value of the ATS has been recognized, there is a spark of ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/11/18/hris-%e2%80%93-picking-up-where-the-ats-leaves-off/ While my typical posts revolve around applicant tracking systems (ATS), I wanted to cover something a little different with this one. I have become more involved with a job search engine called LinkUp. It is similar to Indeed and Simply Hired, however, it only aggregates jobs from an employers’ website ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/09/17/linkup-helps-job-seeker-through-a-new-iphone-application/ It’s no surprise that the number of resumes stockpiling for HR and hiring managers has increased in the past year. Thus, it’s important now more than ever to have an applicant tracking system (ATS) that’s well optimized to organize candidates. Sure, there are basic search and filter components available; however, ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/09/11/the-missing-piece-to-ats-prescreening-questions/ 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 ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/09/10/cheezhead-now-part-of-jobing/ Eden Prairie, MN - JobDig, a leading employment-focused technology, media, and advertising company, announces the latest update to their applicant tracking system (ATS) - JobDig Tracker. The update offers a seamless integration that allows employers to publish their open job listings to their Facebook page or company’s fan page. In this ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/08/21/jobdig-tracker-enables-companies-to-post-jobs-on-facebook/ Anyone that has spent time researching different applicant tracking systems (ATS) has no doubt found numerous recommendations and opinions online. Many folks start their research by seeking insight from colleagues on sites such as ERE.net or RecruitingBlogs.com, while others turn to sites that offer an ATS directory. When it comes to ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/07/20/top-three-applicant-tracking-system-directories/ Every so often I get asked by companies or individuals what I feel is the best way to approach a partnership with an applicant tracking system (ATS) vendor. This typically revolves around the introduction of a new technical integration the company has to offer. While it is important to note ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/06/26/how-to-approach-a-partnership-with-an-ats-vendor/ 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 ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/06/24/request-for-applicant-tracking-system-research/ 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, ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/06/19/software-buyer-resources/ It has been a long time since I’ve had a new post. The truth is that I’ve been swamped. I’m experiencing a massive influx in ATS activities. One of the biggest questions I’ve been asked in the last few weeks revolves around the number of companies using applicant tracking systems. ... http://blogs.jobdig.com/theatsguy/2009/06/15/help-with-global-applicant-tracking-systems-stats/