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By David Alonso • May 18, 2017

Buying Recruitment Software: Where Do I Start?

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" width="1/1" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default"][vc_column_text]The search for the right recruiting software for your business is an intricate dance of keeping your team happy and getting the best deal, all while getting the most out of your software.  This can be an incredibly daunting task; with an overwhelming amount of information to sift through, different requirements from different people within your company, along with finding something within your budget as well. There’s quite a bit of research that goes into finding the perfect CRM software for your company. Recruiting software should be easy-to-use, with intuitive, simple navigation that can also handle all the different day-to-day undertakings of the recruiter. Here we’ve helped to jumpstart this process by giving some advice as to how to go about choosing the perfect CRM software.

First, it is important to identify what features you and your team value and use the most, as those will be essential in your next software choice. So, take the time to consult with your team and find out what they value most in a software.  Some of the top features that we have found are the most important to recruiters are: requisition management and approval, job posting/career portals, pre-screening and assessment, work-flow automation, communication and interview management, and reporting and analytics. Finding out what is most important to your staff will give you a place to start when seeking out a software that incorporates all those features.

When looking for a new software it is also important to understand that you will have to learn a whole new system, so it is important that you have the tools to become competent in the software that you choose.  Selecting a user-friendly software with an educational component will make implementation a breeze.  Looking for a software that comes with instructional videos, webinars, live support, and step-by-step learning instructions is essential.  Making sure your team has access to the educational tools needed to understand the software, will help to solidify the success of your team members.

Choosing a software that is cloud-based is going to be extremely advantageous in the long run, as there are many benefits in choosing a cloud based recruitment software.   Cloud based softwares allow companies to store limitless amounts of data and access it from any secured device, as the data isn’t stored locally, you can access it anywhere, anytime. This gives recruiters an advantage when outside the office, they still do have access to their recruiting software.  With an open API code, you the user are able to automate processes and communication among different systems as well as platforms.  This allows you to really customize and tailor your software to your business.  Cloud based softwares  also offer more competitive pricing and are generally more affordable than traditional softwares that require often timely and expensive software updates.  Cloud software is able to update with a simple click of a button, making this option as convenient as can be.

Which brings us to our final piece of advice for choosing the best software. Make sure that when you do choose a software, that it is able to grow with your company. Evaluating your software needs and choosing a new software isn’t something you need or want to be doing every year, so make sure that the software that you go with has the capabilities that allow for customization as well as growth.  Many cloud-based softwares allow for full customization options that can be tailored to fit your exact business needs.

So when searching for your next recruitment software, you should keep an eye out for a few things; make sure that it incorporates your team’s most valued features so they can improve work performance, it offers educational tools to help you and your team get the most out of all the accessible features, look for a cloud based system to make business on-the-go easier, and finally, choose a system that will encourage growth within your business.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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