Candid Career Convos

The Hiring Process - Part 2 (focus on the Candidate Experience!)

Jessica Richardson & Andy Bowden Season 1 Episode 5

The hiring process may have been built for employers, but we're seeing a shift to include the candidate experience. When used well, applicant tracking systems can help recruiters and employers communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Key Points
1. It's less about an ATS-friendly resume and more if you're an ATS-friendly candidate.
2. What does it mean to be "qualified" when applying through an ATS?
3. Why would you get a rejection seconds after applying? Surely that's a bot, right? (Wrong)
4. What does a great candidate experience look like using an applicant tracking system?