I am the crash test dummy of applicant tracking systems. Before I talk with an organization about the quality of their new hires or their screening and assessment systems I check out their web site. I read their mission statement. I try to get a feel for what an applicant sees and feels from the most important chair - the applicant's seat.
Most of the systems may be efficient for the organization, but few systems do two very important things. They seldom project the values and attitudes of the organization, and the almost never ask me anything beyond what a basic resume has on it. In fact, most allow me to simple paste my resume into a box and move on.
Sadly, all of the technology and effort is used to speed up a flawed process, rather than using the opportunity to change the rules and get a better answer.
If you could change the outcome to your current application system, what would you want as a better result? Better job fit? Faster time to good job performance? A lean HR process? EEO reporting with a single click?
Most of the systems may be efficient for the organization, but few systems do two very important things. They seldom project the values and attitudes of the organization, and the almost never ask me anything beyond what a basic resume has on it. In fact, most allow me to simple paste my resume into a box and move on.
Sadly, all of the technology and effort is used to speed up a flawed process, rather than using the opportunity to change the rules and get a better answer.
If you could change the outcome to your current application system, what would you want as a better result? Better job fit? Faster time to good job performance? A lean HR process? EEO reporting with a single click?
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