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How to Approach Searching for Recruitment Software
“Things to consider”
Presenter: Ben Davies
Start-up Lifestyle Established
…and in 24 months time?
What type of Recruiter are you today?
Where does it hurt?
Owner/Managers don’t always get the pain?Ask the team
1. CV parsing/Harvesting2. Logging all communications3. Mailshots/PR/News Letters4. Management reporting5. Bogged down with Administration
Identify YOUR key areas to improve….
1. Speed 2. Accountability3. Compliance4. Reduce costs 5. Gain control – KPI’s6. Increase Pipeline Business
Measure the Stress in your business
1. Too many CV’s in? submitted? 2. Binned applicants 3. Time to fill4. Regular liaison with Clients/Candidates5. Closing the sale6. Staff retention
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There are 200+ suppliers of Recruitment software globally
50+ ‘Recruitment Software ‘Advisors’ – tread carefully Trusted bodies REC \ APSCO \ TEAM
Focus on the basics
• Bare minimum?• Legal and compliance requirements?• Data imports / conversion?• Integration issues? • Budget?
‘FREE’ software can blow your budget
• Consider a trial • Credit check your provider • Proper support is not a luxury item • Can you get your data back? (usable format)• Technology – Catching up or looking ahead?
Perfect planning and preparation, prevents poor performance.
• Post-it notes - define your current processes • Ensure staff embrace rather than fight the
change• Reward proper use of the solution –
commission helps• Lead by example
• Review your proposal.• Build your perfect long term relationship.• There IS small print
Can you afford the Divorce?
“read the Terms & Conditions” - I’ve spoken to people who don’t know their current contract is a rolling 2 year auto-renewing contract with 90 days notice.
What goes wrong?
Transparent working won’t please everyone Your processes may be the biggest hurdle Increased sales will pressure ‘Back-office’ function
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