How to Implement an Applicant Tracking System

GILES HECKSTALL-SMITH • 12 Sep 2022

An guide designed to provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to be confident in the implementation of an applicant tracking system.

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The benefits of a well-chosen and implemented ATS can be immense. A survey from Capterra reported that 94% of recruiters and hiring professionals say their ATS or recruitment software has positively impacted their hiring process!

However, too often mistakes are made through a lack of understanding and that can lead to disappointing results against your expectations. In fact, according to Information Age, 19% of IT projects fail completely - so preparation is key!

There are a number of companies and consultants that make a living from helping organisations to manage such projects, but this guide is intended to reduce your reliance on external parties through good planning.

How to implement an ATS

The positive impact of a well-implemented ATS can be huge for an organisation’s ability to effectively attract, assess, manage, and successfully hire new talent, to help it meet and exceed its strategic objectives and thrive.

A project roadmap with defined metrics for success are key to any successful project, but particularly with the implementation of an applicant tracking system. Download our e-book to see an example of a standard implementation process.

In this guide

  • A full walkthrough of a standard ATS implementation
  • Key statistics to be aware of when implementing your ATS
  • How to define your metrics for success
  • How to form, build, and set expectations with your project team
  • The key questions to ask an ATS implementation team when you start!
  • How to set up an ATS implementation timescale
  • What to expect from an implementation process
  • A checklist to keep you right through implementation

 

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