Why Do You Need a CRM for Recruitment?

Although ATS is widely used now, most analysts predict that in the years to come, 70 to 80 % of the hiring process will be controlled by CRM.

There are various indicators that let you know why your ATS system might not operate effectively or might not produce the expected outcomes.

To eliminate selecting duplicate profiles for shortlisting:

Duplicate profiles can happen in many different circumstances, even if you're using an ATS. Because ATS systems have limited visibility, this is the case. As it controls everything through a requisition process, ATS has limitations. As a result, it prevents recruiters from collaborating with the full talent pool and requires them to concentrate just on the requisitions.

A CRM may broaden the recruiter's perspective. It is a result of a CRM's candidate-centric recruitment strategy. Every step a candidate takes in this scenario is monitored and made apparent to the recruitment professionals. Most significantly, each move hiring managers take only affects one person's profile.

Your ATS is Not a Goldmine Anymore:

When ATS systems close a request, they bury information. Many recruitment teams are now forced to use spreadsheets to keep track of applicants. As a result, just one out of every 152 incoming applications is hired, compared to one out of every 72 prospects that are sourced. You may become very effective through sourcing.

CRM seeks to accurately organize and maintain data, including information about previous prospects. It is preferable to draw from the talent pool already in place when there is a new job opportunity rather than immediately recruiting candidates. Additionally, enhanced CRM provides applicants with a recently available matched job.

Track sourced candidates using Emails:

Instead of managing applicants before they apply, ATS was developed to do so. As a result, the majority of recruiters are unable to effectively track the applicant's source.

Throughout the whole pre-hiring and hiring process, a CRM keeps track. The CRM clearly shows post-sourcing content for the recruitment team due to LinkedIn email integration, daily email syncs, and proper source labeling. It makes it possible to keep track of interactions before a prospect ever applies, allowing recruiters to learn who on their team has contacted them, the replies the applicant has sent and received, as well as other factors related to the recruiting process.

CRM software may respond to specific sourcing queries, such as which channels or sources result in the greatest hiring, which applicant was contacted first, the best email templates, and more. With all of this information, the hiring staff can operate more effectively and can advise you when to get in touch with a candidate.