Top 5 Mobile Optimized Recruiting Software Tools
With recent research showing that mobile web usage has passed desktop web usage for the first time ever, you can be sure the majority of recruiters and candidates will be accessing recruiting systems via mobile devices and will expect them to be mobile optimized. Therefore, when choosing your next recruiting software system it is vital that mobile optimization be one of the key selection criteria. Not only should the system look good on a mobile,it should be easy to carry out key functions too, such as advertising jobs or searching candidates. Here’s 5 cloud-based recruiting software tools with excellent mobile optimization.
1. Zoho Recruit. To start with, its got all the essential features that you’d expect in a hiring software system, allowing you to post jobs, rapidly sift resumes, track applicants and schedule interviews.
It also has a great stand alone mobile app, that comes with mobile optimized widgets that enable to you to quickly schedule interviews, easily track correspondence, plan and track tasks and appointments, update job statuses, manage candidates records and more.
All these tasks can be performed easily on the mobile app, meaning that the busy, mobile recruiter can remain seamlessly connected with their recruitment system via their mobile even when out of the office.
This system is free for up to 1 recruiter so a great option for start-ups, with paid services starting at $25 per recruiter per month.
2.ExactHire. This is a mobile optimized applicant tracking system that can be easily navigated from a smart-phone, tablet or desktop. As you would expect it’s a fully featured hiring software system, possessing all the functionality you’ll need to run your hiring process. This mobile optimized tool will automatically adjust to fit the screen size of any device, and job seekers can search jobs easily via their mobile app too. It allows a branded careers portal that is well optimized for mobile devices too. Prices start at $120 a month.
3.Workable. This is a powerful, fully featured recruiting software system, which also boasts great mobile optimization. It’s compatible with all phone types and has a stand-alone mobile app, which enables you to see candidates for all jobs, segmented in task-based lists. Via the agenda area you can view all scheduled interviews and calls. You can manage your hiring tasks via the mobile inbox which will be synchronized back with your computer. There is also a mobile optimized global database search with results broken down into candidates and jobs. Prices start at $50 per job per month.
4.Bullhorn. Once again, this is a feature-loaded end-to-end hiring software system with great mobile functionality, which allows recruiters to hire on the go. The Bullhorn Mobile App enables you to: see candidates, contacts, jobs, and placements, search for candidates and view CVs, Display client and candidate maps and get driving directions, track email and calendar activity automatically, and create and view notes.
5.SmartRecruiters. This is another fully featured mobile optimized recruiting software system, that allows you to search, view and message candidates easily from your phone. You can rate candidates and provide feedback after their interview, and you can also approve new jobs and job offers. Prices start at $395 per month for under 100 FTES.
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