User Reviews
ApplicantStack by ApplicantStack
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Purchased Date: August 01, 2011
Program Manager & Instructor, Carolina Navigators
September 15, 2011
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Pros
Works great for our needs. In a couple instances I find myself wishing for greater flexibility, but we're using AppStack for something other than it's intended purpose, so I really can't complain. It's easy to set up and easy to use, which is what we needed.
Cons
Not quite as flexible/customizable as we'd like, but we understand the limitations. Not a dealbreaker by any means.
Overall
Great product!
Purchased Date: July 01, 2011
HR Manager, McCandlish Holton, P.C.
September 15, 2011
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Pros
Love that it captures EEO information and is easy to use the search feature.
Cons
Wish that the Notes could be printed in a reader friendly format.
Overall
Very good program for the price.
Purchased Date: July 01, 2011
Owner, Central Nebraska Senior Care
September 12, 2011
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Pros
Best thing we ever did was start using this program
Cons
non yet will see
Overall
must buy for any office
Purchased Date: August 01, 2011
HR Generalist II, OMNI Institute
September 07, 2011
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Pros
System was very easy to get started on and to use. I looked at several systems and this system had all the features that I our company needed for a very reasonable price
Cons
There hasn't been any issues that I have encountered in the few months that I have been using the system
Overall
I highly recommend this system to anybody that is looking for an easy to use system that can help track the hiring process from posting to actual hiring.
Purchased Date: July 01, 2011
Human Resources Manager, Randolph Construction Services, Inc.
September 07, 2011
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Pros
This system is very effective and efficient. We are a Federal Contractor so first priority was capturing EEO/AA info for all applicants. This system does this and also provides ongoing, updated reports with a simple click.
I no longer have to spend hours going through resumes that are unsolicited or incomplete. Applicants can only apply for open positions online and I am now able to add and score position specific questions which saves time spent screening.
I think the most surprising aspect of ApplicantStack is the prompt service provided when issues arise, which has been limited.
Cons
No Cons at this point.
Overall
Very efficient and cost effective. My highest recommendation.
Purchased Date: February 01, 2011
Employment Specialist, Peak Vista Community Health Center
May 11, 2011
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Pros
I have just begun using Applicant Stack and am exploring the extent of its capabilities. I am very excited about how much Applicant Stack simplifies our hiring process. Any time I have a question or want another feature, the support team gets back to me within 24 hours. I have learned several tricks to doing what I want. When I request a new feature, the support team is on it quickly and finds a way to make it happen. I am very happy with this system, the support, and the responsiveness of your team.
Cons
Any con I can think of is something I have already asked about and the support team is working on finding a fix for it.
Overall
This product is so simple to use, customer service is phenomenal, and the knowledge base is very in-depth. Thank you guys!
Purchased Date: April 01, 2011
Consultant, SWA Consulting Inc.
April 19, 2011
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Pros
The configuration of the entire program is very user-friendly. I've never used any sort of applicant tracking system before, yet could easily navigate ApplicantStack. And the Support Portal has everything one could ever need! Even so, if a question is too organization- or job-specific to be included in the portal, Faith Bliga is prompt and thorough in her responses to inquiries.
Cons
The cost is high. Compared to sites like theresumator.com, ApplicantStack doesn't offer a price reduction if you only need to post a few jobs. You must pay for unlimited postings regardless.
Overall
Overall, the pipeline feature is something my higher-ups love, so that they can peek in whenever they like and have all the information neatly summarized for them. The questionnaire creation process is better than I've seen with other hiring systems, but worse than the survey sites we as an organization are used to. Basically, what you see in the free trial is what you get in the paid version, so if you like it, buy it!
Purchased Date: February 01, 2011
Administrative Manager, Blair Companies
April 15, 2011
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Pros
By far the best part is the customer support, actually. I feel as if I'm their only customer. :) Everyone gets back to me quickly, and with the answers I need. As for the software itself, I'm thrilled with using it so far. I love how customizable it is!
Cons
Very few cons. Some of the bugs I've run across have been worked out very nicely. Most of them are user error. :)
Overall
Overall I would highly recommend this software package. I'm learning more and more about its capabilities as I use it. Thank you to everyone who has put the time and effort into designing and creating it. Wonderful!!
Purchased Date: December 01, 2009
Payroll & HR Specialist, AKT CPAs and Business Consultants
February 22, 2011
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Pros
Product was up an running immediately, product support extremely helpful and responsive, easily tracks beginning to end on applicants, system is constantly being upgraded with new features and improvements, customization ability, workflow and history captured perfectly, and searching capability is powerful.
Customer service has been able to suggest a solution for everything we've thrown at them.
Cons
While the product was easy to learn to use, it was a little confusing at first to decide our company's best practice. This was mainly from not having a system in place prior to the purchase of this one. After an additional demo with the owner and explanations of how certain features and functionality might help our company there are no complaints.
Overall
I would highly recommend this product to small or mid-sized companies without blinking. The cost is unbeatable for the service and product you receive. Highly recommend a demo or trying out the site yourself.
Purchased Date: January 01, 2011
Founder & CEO, Camp Doodles, Inc.
January 12, 2011
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Pros
* Ease of setup
* Customization of work-flow
* Triggered/automatic emails for each stage in process (saves time and ensures consistent communication)
* HR team and owners can easily have unique access to view applicant information, leave private notes, etc.
* Applicants are carefully led through a customizable and pre-defined work flow from "new" applicant to "hired" or "no job offered"...allows quick glance to see what needs to happen next with each applicant.
* All communication between applicant and company is kept in central user information section.
* Immediately recognizes and warns company of duplicate applications
Cons
In the ideal world would like option to have different work flows and different triggered emails depending on which opening is applied for.
Overall
We evaluated several Applicant Tracking Systems and unanimously voted on Applicant Stack. The ease of setup combined with the options to personalize the work flow and user experience were key factors behind our decision.
We highly recommend you do the free trial, which may well lead you to a quick purchase!
Purchased Date: August 01, 2010
Director, Human Resources, H. F. Lenz Company
September 09, 2010
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Pros
Looks like it can serve needs at a reasonable price.
May try another month when we advertise again.
Cons
Responses include spam advertisements from head hunters and sexual aids which may cloud report summaries.
Didn't screen out applicants not authorized to work in the U.S. (Set-up issue?)
Didn't get many legitimate responses, but that might not be the software's fault, but rather the nature of our special requirements for our industry and an overall engineering talent shortage.
Overall
Not sure yet. Has potential.
Purchased Date: May 01, 2010
President, European Medical Staffing Ltd.
August 30, 2010
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Pros
We use Applicant Stack to compile a database of our international nursing candidates who are interested to work in the United States. The software is very versatile and allows us to create all necessary areas to input the required information for each candidate. The database is searchable based on each input area.
Cons
None at this point
Overall
Highly recommended to compile a searchable candidate database.
Purchased Date: N/A
Human Resources Officer, First Federal Bank, F.S.B.
August 26, 2010
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Pros
1) Ability to search for applicants and check status in system so much more convenient and time effective.
2) Cost efficient and user friendly.
3) Like having the ability to separately review candidates for each specific job instead of having to sort them manually.
4) Automatically maintains Applicant Log versus us having to manually enter.
Cons
1) Reporting feature - haven't had a lot of time to focus on the reporting, but at first glance may not have everything we need.
Overall
So far we are very pleased with the system's capabilities. It is also user friendly and cost efficient. Could probably have more comments after we have had a little longer time to utilize all it's capabilities.
Purchased Date: August 01, 2010
Vice President, Truevance Management, Inc.
August 26, 2010
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Pros
We've been very impressed with everything about the product. Its extremely easy to use with well thought out features. The import resume function blew us away. The system captures data from word documents or pdfs and self populates data fields. While its not 100% accurate, it is a significant time save over typiing in the information.
Cons
We have seen any yet
Overall
Would highly recommend
Purchased Date: August 01, 2010
Human Resources, Bright Automotive
August 26, 2010
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Pros
I love that fact that I can easily load/upload information that I already have into the database
Cons
I have not found a Con!
Overall
I think this is a great tool for a small company and cost is reasonable and there is no contractual issue
Purchased Date: July 01, 2010
HR Generalist, Texell FCU
August 25, 2010
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Pros
Once you understand the program and know how to use it, it is very easy and provides all the information that you need.
Cons
At first learning how to use the program and changing some settings was difficult. There is no user's guide, so you have play with the system, and finding the correct location to make any changes is hit and miss.
The formate in which the admin user views the applicant I do not like. It shows the application as question and answer, I would rather the application look as it appears to the applicant.
Overall
Overall, I really like Application Stack and would absolutly recommend it to anyone that does not currently have an online application process. It has made my job so much more easier.
Purchased Date: N/A
Recruiting and Retention Manager, Home Instead Senior Care
August 25, 2010
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Pros
I think that this product is wonderful and it helps companies like ours handle recruiting employees. It saves paper in our office and it is less congested in our building. I think that this is a great way for employers and employees to interact.
Cons
There are none
Overall
I think that this is a wonderful product and I would recommend it to anyone who asks
Purchased Date: March 01, 2010
HR, Belvederetrading
June 08, 2010
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Pros
It is simple enough where it is not too complicated for employees to learn and navigate through. Fits out needs and Nathan did a great job with the demo and assistance since purchased software. Also, the pricing is unbeatable!
Cons
Would like something set up to sort out duplicate candidates - actually having a conference call with Nathan today regarding this..
Overall
I highly recommend this software. The demo is clear and easy to understand and once implemented very user friendly. I greatly appreciate the constant support that I am given. This software has saved me so much time and helped immensely with organization of jobs and candidates.
Purchased Date: March 01, 2010
Director, Human Resources, Celerion
June 05, 2010
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Pros
Easy to implement. Easy to use. Very responsive when issues do arise.
Cons
It is not a robust system, but that is also part of the allure.
Overall
I would definately recommend. No reservations.
Purchased Date: April 01, 2010
General Manager, Mulligan Family Fun Centers
June 03, 2010
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Pros
Very easily organized information.
Cons
Sometimes hard to figure out differences between different work flows and stages and what triggers a certain e-mail.
Overall
So far, so good
Purchased Date: May 01, 2010
Human Resource Manager, Goldeneye Villas & Spa Ltd.
June 03, 2010
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Pros
Applicantstack was much more cost effective than hiring a recruitment firm of using an online recruiting site. It allows for sufficient flexibility to guarantee the same results.
Cons
I wish if it offered more control over the job board where I could change the welcome message at will or set-up actual departments on the job board.
Overall
I would recommend this product to small to medium companies who have constant recruitment needs.
Purchased Date: May 01, 2010
Human Resources Assistant, PPM Consultants, Inc.
June 03, 2010
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Pros
The application is perfect and they set it up exactly the way it was designed. On the questionnaire you are able to score applicants according to qualifications and certain questions you mark for scoring.
Cons
Application - cannot view all # of applications by scrolling through pages where they are listed. Example - out of 462 applications we received, it will only let me view 221 of those according to stage. Still haven't figured out how to view all regardless of the stage.
Questionnaire - The scoring/rating section is not easily obtainable, still have to search on how to rate my questions and when you make any changes to a questionnaire they will not take because they are linked to previous applications. So at that time you have to recreate new questionnaire with changes and attach to job and make sure you delete the other or unattach the other questionnaire. Kind of a pain when you are in a hurry.
Overall
Actually have a scoring/rating icon in the box next to the questionnaire where you have the delete, edit, clone, etc. icons so it is just a click of that icon and go straight to the scoring of that questionnaire.
> Vendor Responses
06/03/2010 by ApplicantStack
Purchased Date: May 01, 2010
Executive Director of Production, Alelo
June 02, 2010
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Pros
* Simple hosted solution-- no setup!
* Extremely responsive customer support, even during demo period
* Configurable
Cons
* User interface could be better
Overall
Highly recommended for companies who need an easy-to-use and configurable solution for applicant tracking. As a small (~50 people) company, this is perfect for our needs and very reasonable.
Purchased Date: N/A
Marketing & Design, Accent Building Restoration, Inc
June 02, 2010
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Pros
Product set up was taken care of by ApplicantStack and was painless. They created my template quickly and were amenable to make some changes I requested. Customer service is excellent. Not only did they take care of problems quickly they actually modified a couple features based on feedback.
The default workflow is set up in a logical fashion which really helped as we weren't sure what the best process would be. The automation features are useful and a real time saver. The reports and ability to add custom fields to the back and front end allow customization.
The ability to build reusable questionnaires, email and job listing templates is great. The recently added layout templates add so good additional functionality for more advanced formatting of the front end.
The application also generates job specific links and email addresses so that you can post them in other forums.
There is more but I didn't intend to make this a feature list. Good, easy to use solution.
Cons
I would like to see the question page layout feature continue to evolve to include some type of editor - not really a 'con' as this is brand new functionality.
I think the questionnaire needs some 'label' and 'image' components so you can add additional instructions to your app.
A multipage form option would also be useful. We have a multipage job application which would mean lots of scrolling down. We opted to use a smaller initial form and just send the full application to those who pass a certain point in the hiring process but it would be nice to have all our legal mumbo jumbo in there.
There are a few areas where I'd like more control - perhaps adding header and footer areas where you can customize the content.
These are more 'features that I'd like added' than cons.
Overall
Overall recommendation is 9.5 out of 10. The product does the job. It has good core features. Customer service is superb. If you need a job board and can't have custom programming done, or don't want to buy a big, bloated or overly complex system that you'll have to install and maintain then I think this is a great choice. We've had it online for about two weeks now. We have had a few hundred applicants for 4 job postings. We were able to quickly process the apps and hhave hired three people so far without having huge piles of paper.
Purchased Date: May 01, 2010
Director of HR, Paramount Health Care Company
June 02, 2010
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Pros
great way to track applicants
Cons
none to date
Overall
pleased with the product to date
Purchased Date: March 01, 2010
training coordinator, united tech services
April 26, 2010
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Pros
Flexibility and willingness to work with the customer.
Cons
Havent found any yet.
Overall
Great product; would recommend to any company.
Purchased Date: February 01, 2010
HR Leader, Wood Group Component Repair Services
April 05, 2010
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Pros
inexpensive, easy to use
Cons
none really
Overall
Great inexpensive product to manage applicants
Purchased Date: February 01, 2010
HR Manager, Human Capital Strategies
April 05, 2010
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Pros
I will definitely recommend ApplicantStack to my network. It is a great program, user friendly, cost appropriate and customizing is easy!
Cons
I have yet to find a con to the progam. All programs have one or two (some a few more) but I have yet to find a limitation that I woudl consider a con.
Overall
Between the user friendly aspects of the program and how it meets the needs of our company, our representative, Nathan Shackles is wonderful. I would highly send colleagues his way. He is one of the good assets to the program itself.
Purchased Date: January 01, 2010
Manager, McColls Coaches Ltd
March 31, 2010
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Pros
Exactly what we were looking for, meets all our needs. GREAT!!
Cons
So far, no cons. Has been great!
Overall
We would 100% recommend Applicant Stack, it has helped us a great deal!
Purchased Date: March 01, 2010
V.P. Sales & Marketing, Xytx
March 30, 2010
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Pros
Very easy to use and affordable.
Cons
Missing some easy of use for the questions and scoring. Could have more built in features that are used for aptitude and skill assessment.
Overall
I would recommend this to anyone who wanted to manage new hire applications and processes from submission to hiring.
Purchased Date: October 01, 2009
Director of Employment Services, Buffalo Public Schools
March 30, 2010
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Pros
1. Easy set up
2. Custom reports
3. Canned reports
4. Workflow and application stages
5. Date and time stamp on all applications.
Cons
1. Application style
2. No application style modifications
3. Exporting functions: If you don't know SQL, it will be hard to extract the data.
Overall
Overall, ApplicantStack is a great tool for any organization or industry interested in tracking applicant data electronically.
> Vendor Responses
06/02/2010 by ApplicantStack
Purchased Date: December 01, 2009
Human Resources Administrator, CrankyApe.com
March 30, 2010
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Pros
I love that we now have an online application that is visually seamless on our existing website.
The applicant function are easy to use and quick to learn, and the interface is intuitive. It is great to be able to search for past candidates by name or skill set!
Posting a new job takes less than 2 minutes, and I appreciate the ability to forward emailed resumes into the database. Plus with just a few clicks, I can email regrets to all of the candidates not selected for a posting.
Finally, the few times I have needed some assistance, ApplicantStack staff have been quick to respond.
Cons
Navigating the setup menus can be a little confusing at first.
Overall
Great product!!
Purchased Date: March 01, 2010
Recruiting & Training Manager, Catholic Diocese of Richmond
March 15, 2010
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Pros
Seems very easy to use so far
Cons
None that I've found yet; would be great to have mail merge functionality without having to export to CSV
Overall
Great so far
Purchased Date: February 01, 2010
Human Resources Director, Deluxe Restaurant Group
March 05, 2010
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Pros
Very feature rich! So easy to use. I've looked at programs designed for big corporate conglomerates that require thousands of dollars in up front investment. This program provides the same technology on a smaller scale at an affordable price. Just right for a small to medium sized business!
Cons
I have found no cons yet. Very feature rich and easy to use.
Overall
Highly recommend to anyone processing a lot of applicants. Makes my job so much easier.
Purchased Date: February 01, 2010
Executive Director/Dean of Continuing Education , DeLorge International Learning Systems, Inc.
March 03, 2010
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Pros
Great human resources tool for processing and screening job applications. The program is very simple to use and covers so many multifunctional tasks relating to running a human resources department in an education company or higher education institution.
This program should serve as an asset in education businesses of the future.
Cons
No cons at this time.
Overall
I highly recommend this ApplicantStack to anyone currently operating an education business.
Purchased Date: March 01, 2010
Director of Marketing and Operations, Swim Venture
March 03, 2010
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Pros
We have been looking for a program that would help us better organize the hiring of our seasonal employees, but all others were way too expensive. Applicant Stack provides an extremely organized and user-friendly program for an even more extremely affordable price!
Cons
We would like to be able to use Applicant Stack to "onboard" our employees as well. It would be great if it had a feature that would allow us to track the progress of the hiring process per hired employee.
Overall
Overall, I would recommend Applicant Stack to any small business that is seeking a more organized method of recruiting and hiring new employees.
Purchased Date: January 01, 2010
VP, Priority Patient Transport
February 02, 2010
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Pros
The system was easy to set up and customer service was excellent.
Cons
The contraints placed by the system such as limiting the layout of the application were frustrating. It would be nice to be able do something more than a simple linear/vertical layout.
Overall
Seems like a great system and is supported by good people who are responsive and helpful. I'm sure that future versions will include more robust layout options on the user side that don't require additional customization.
Purchased Date: January 01, 2010
Sr Director of Recruiting, Hudson
February 02, 2010
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Pros
very easy to implement and use--was able to get up and running within minutes. Easily meets the very basic needs of applicant tracking.
Cons
Workflow and process options are somewhat limited. Reporting feature is a little clunky.
Overall
Great tool for small businesses or one-off needs. Covers all the basics at a very affordable price.
Purchased Date: N/A
President, Rosetta Innovation
January 13, 2010
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Pros
I love what this product brings to the table - a customizable solution at an affordable cost.
Cons
None at this time.
Overall
Great product and customer support is excellent!
Purchased Date: N/A
President, Preferred Care at Home Bucks and Montgomery County
December 07, 2009
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Pros
Easy to use for me and very easy for the applicant. Customer service was very responsive and helpful.
Cons
took a little bit to figure out software but really was very easy
Overall
We are using this service to pre-qualify applicants over the phone and online. This enables us a way for someone to fill out an application online. We can greatly increase our odds of finding the right candidate while decreasing how much time we spend.
Purchased Date: October 01, 2009
SVP, FirstBank and Trust
November 18, 2009
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Pros
After evaluating multiple products we went with Applicant Stack and it has been like a dream come true. Easy to update, tons of features, and blends seamlessly with our web site. I would reccomend Applicant Stack unconditionally.
Cons
i have yet to find any.
Overall
exceptional
Purchased Date: October 01, 2009
Online Services Administrator, Pepsi-Cola of Worcester, Inc.
November 18, 2009
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Pros
* Very easy to setup.
* Compliance management.
* Internet-based/No compatibility issues.
* Prompt and professional customer support.
* Simple, but professional appearance.
* Automated.
* Free, unrestricted trial.
Cons
No issues have come to my attention that would warrant a "Con" notice.
Overall
Highly recommended, it's the best applicant tracking system I've ever tried.
Purchased Date: October 01, 2009
VP, Radix Computer Careers
October 13, 2009
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Pros
I have looked at every applicant tracking system Capterra has listed and at least fifty more. Detail tested thirty systems that seem to fit from their decription. I've selected ApplicantStack because of its logical layout and straight forward design and easy of learning. Adding new fields to your Applicant or Job records is very simple to do and can be done in under two minutes. Need job specific pre-screening questions? I haven't found a better system then ApplicantStack . Their tech support has been outstanding, email or call and they respond very fast. If you think of something that would be helpful, your ideas will be discussed with you. I express thanks to ApplicantStack, for there outstanding system and helpfulness.
Buddy Simpson
Cons
Could use a Company file.
Overall
Best of all the Applicant Tracking Systems I've tested.
Purchased Date: October 01, 2009
Managing Director, Nextstep Global Staffing
October 13, 2009
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Pros
Very Intuitive, Easy to Use, Feature Rich
Cons
Non to speak of
Overall
I've tried a number of applicant tracking systems and this is by far the best I've come across.
Purchased Date: October 01, 2009
Project Manager, Hyderus
October 13, 2009
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Pros
We like the ability to customise the workflow, this is extremely easy and very powerful. Uploading CV's from an inbox is easy. We have not tried to have applicants reply directly to ApplicantStack. However, this would be very useful in the future.
Cons
None as yet
Overall
I would highly recommend this SaaS application. We are a small organsiation, but require consultants for short term contracts which attract many hundreds of applications. Without ApplicantStack, it would take weeks and weeks or resources, which we simply do not have.
Purchased Date: September 01, 2009
CEO, Magellan Science
October 11, 2009
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Pros
I have been the CEO of several companies both small and large. I or my HR department has purchased many different recruitment and candidate tracking software, even paying as much as $70,000. ApplicantStack.com was easy to get functioning, easy to learn, and easy to implement. It has saved me many 100 hours every time we hire. Even our candidates have had positive thing to say about how easy and informative compared to other companies recruitment portal/website. It is so much more featured than other products that are 10x the cost yet Applicantstack is easy to learn and use - very well thought out and designed. Well worth the cost - best money spent!
Cons
They advertise as small to medium, but it has so many features and is multiuser that I would recemmend any large company to take a serious look.
Overall
Best money spent and 100 hours saved,
