Recently we asked our ApplicantStack customers some questions about their current job posting processes, and what new features they would most like to see in ApplicantStack to help streamline their company’s posting process. We heard back from 73 of our active customers and the following is a summary of what we learned. We were somewhat…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Recruiting Software can Help with EEO and OFCCP Compliance The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for ensuring that companies follow the proper policies and procedures regarding Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO). An important part of these requirements is that companies follow guidelines for collecting, storing and reporting information that…
Read MoreImagine receiving 50 or more applicants for every open position and the necessity to communicate with each and every applicant from the time their information is received through the many stages of your recruiting process? If you review the list below of just some of the reasons to contact applicants and hiring managers, you will…
Read MoreIn today’s job market with jobs relatively scarce and large numbers of available candidates, it is highly likely that employers will be inundated with applications that make efficient pre-screening even more critical. Employers have to sift through hundreds of resumes to find the ideal candidates for a job. Typical methods of applicant pre-screening Cover Letter…
Read MoreAs more companies offer recruiting software applications, and promote different feature sets, it’s hard for companies to know specifically what to look for in order to make the right choice. Naturally, companies need to make sure any recruiting software they consider is easy-to-use and fits within the budget. In terms of capabilities, here are some…
Read MoreWhat is Behavioral Interviewing? Behavioral interviewing is a style of interviewing developed in the 1970’s by industrial psychologists. The theory is that “the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in a similar situation.” Behavioral interviewing emphasizes past performance and behaviors. The questions do more than simply determine what a candidate says they…
Read MoreWho is the OFCCP? The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is a Federal agency within the Department of Labor. The Agency ensures that employers with 50 or more employees with Federal contracts (including prime and subcontracts) exceeding $50,000 per year, comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and affirmative action. What are the OFCCP…
Read MoreIs an Applicant Tracking System right for you? Small to medium size companies (50-500 employees) are finding it increasingly difficult to compete in today’s job market. Our current economy has created the need for companies to cut back their expenses while competing for top talent in a high unemployment environment. It is not unusual for the…
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the release of our most recent ApplicantStack feature: Email Triggers. This has been one of the most requested features from our customers, so it was a no-brainer to add this functionality into ApplicantStack. What exactly do we mean by Email Triggers and what can you do with it? Read on and…
Read MoreWe’ve all been there before. You have a stack of resumes or employment applications on your desk and a looming deadline to fill a position. Whether they are paper applications, emails or electronic files, the task is just as daunting. Somewhere in this stack is a perfect candidate for your position, but to find her…
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