# TalentNest Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is TalentNest the right Recruiting solution for you? Explore 39 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158730/TalentNest/reviews --- TalentNest 4.5 (39) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of TalentNest Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DE David E OwnerAutomotive, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The software is easy to use and is backed by knowledgeable people willing to help me get started.“ August 8, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 39 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Sandra A. MARKETING, CANADA Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "TalentNest is a virtual nest for nurturing the best talent!" December 11, 2018 5.0 We were trying to recruit for our Inside Sales team over a period of time, Finally, we advertised in TalentNest and the responses started pouring in. We have shortlisted candidates after initial interviews and hope to make our selection in the New Year! Pros Really easy to utilise! Easy to view and monitor responses as they come in! Great to track and reply to! Good customer support! Cons Nothing! It was really very intuitive. Would use it again and again! Review Source MM Maggie M. Recruiter Retail Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "TalentNest has helped us find the best employees in our area! " September 18, 2019 5.0 Overall, I would recommend TalentNest. It has proved to help expend our hiring process and find the candidates who are the best fit for our team. Pros I have loved the amazing customer support we have received from them. If we ever need statistics or have a question about a feature that may help us better use the software, they are always willing to help. We have had more candidates apply than we could have imagined in the months we have been using it. It allows the time of our hiring process to be faster and overall a better experience for everyone. Cons One thing I wish we had the ability to do was have folders inside of our platform. For example there are some resumes I would like to keep on file connected with a specific job for future consideration. I find the tags to be confusing and unorganized. Review Source ST Sonia T. Branch Manager - Mutual Funds Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Review of Talent Nest - Experience since October 2016" February 23, 2017 3.0 Although I appreciate the Talent Nest site, and all of it's capabilities, there are a few search items that would benefit. For Example: Search all candidates with no tags, search new applicants only, add an additional column - original application date Pros Ease of use, and quick access to multiple files, using tags. Cons As soon as change is made to the file, or status, in the Candidate Search, it looks like a new application, as the current date is used, and it is brought to the top of the list. This action makes it difficult for the new leads to be distributed, as every file must be accessed to see if it has just been updated or if there is new applicant.. Review Source Response from TalentNest February 24, 2017 Thank you very much for your thorough review. You make some interesting use cases in how you are running your searches. We will follow-up with you to learn more about what you are trying to do. Thanks again. - Robert Spilak JG Jake G. Owner Insurance Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Optimize your hiring process" December 14, 2018 5.0 Pros TalentNest has simplified my workflow for sourcing and hiring talent. I’m able to keep postings fresh and up-to-date, set-up demographic and pre-screening questions that help identify the right candidates, and track each individual’s progress through my system. By staying on top of my notes within TalentNest, I can easily manage the funnel of prospective team members - keeping the viable ones active, and quickly weeding out those who regularly apply but lack the skills/experience I need. Cons I only wish this software could do my interviews too! :) Review Source jC joyce C. VP Customer Success Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Tool to Manage the Hiring Process" September 17, 2019 4.0 We have utilized TalentNest for managing the hiring process...everything from sending out meeting invites, notes, as well as review, resumes and send out professional personality assessments. TN allows you to track a candidate from their initial submission to the hiring process and all the steps in between. Everything in one place. Pros The customer support at TalentNest is absolutely the best. There is no issue they can't help with and always do it with positivity. Cons There are no issues that I don't like. The few issues I had early on were corrected by the TN team. Reason for choosing TalentNest N/A Review Source MC Mike C. Placement Specialist Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "As a recruiter" December 18, 2018 3.0 Pros Quick review is a great feature, reporting is also pretty good. Cons We did not have all functionality, given what we purchased and customized it was a good platform . My reviews are based on the features we had and not on the system as a whole Review Source KO Kelly O. HR Director Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TalentNest Review 2018" December 14, 2018 5.0 Overall, I love the product. Pros I like that the system is easy to learn/use. Easy to see where the employees are in the hiring process. Cons When you log in, I would like to see the jobs and not the Data charts. Maybe put those at the bottom of the jobs or add to the Reports tab. Also, when the status of a candidate changes, it would be nice if the manager of that posting gets a notice of the change. Review Source DW Deb W. Placement Specialist Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Talentnest review" December 12, 2018 4.0 Pros The system is very user friendly and intuitive. Any issues or concerns were quickly rectified by the support staff. Cons There wasn't much that I didn't like about the software. It would have been nice to be able to send an Excel spreadsheet with shortlisted candidates directly to the Hiring Manager, rather than having to download and then send. Review Source JM Jaime M. Human Resources Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing!" September 23, 2019 5.0 Pros This product has helped our company keep candidate information organization, analyze data through the reporting tools that are offered and efforts to make better hiring decisions and has saved our recruiters countless hours so that they can focus more on hiring for the right fit! Cons Nothing that I can report - I truly believe the software is extremely user friendly and the Account Managers with TalentNest are always available to answer questions. Review Source LD Leslie D. Placement Specialist Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Talent Nest" December 11, 2018 4.0 Really enjoyed using TalentNest overall. Easy to learn and navigate. Very few system errors. Pros What I like most about the software is that it's user friendly. Cons It lacked the capability to send multiple resumes at the same time to hiring managers. Review Source OR Ophelia R. Data Insights & Reporting Lead Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great ATS System" December 14, 2018 5.0 They have been very helpful attentive and quick to respond to requests and manage any requests immediately. Pros The graphing that appears right at the top showing you a breakdown regularly of where you are at how you are doing sources, candidate count, stages in the employment process etc. Also the employment process breakdown is very easy to use and follow. Cons There are minor functionality edits that need to occur but nothing major Review Source BC Bill C. Managing Director Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Product" February 28, 2017 4.0 We've been using TalentNest for about a year and it's made our recruiting efforts easier. It allows us to streamline our process, automatically post jobs to multiple job boards and track EVERY candidate in our recruiting pipeline to ensure they all go through our process. It's great when you have a team that recruits together. Everyone can see where the candidates are in the process at any time. Pros Easy to use Cons Have to keep on posting the jobs to have them refreshed on the job boards. Review Source TL Tammy L. HR Advisor Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Talent Nest" December 19, 2018 4.0 Pros The format is easy to learn and navigate Cons Can't say as I have not spent a lot of time on it yet. Review Source KW Krista W. Owner, Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review of Talentnest by Recruiting Concepts" September 17, 2019 5.0 Benefits as mentioned, wider audience is attracted, easy to use, saves me a great deal of time. Allows me to organize my candidate base with tags etc. Has created a very useful database for me where I used to operate in a very manual fashion. Pros What I like most about this software is that it has streamlined my recruiting business. It has made it quicker and easier to promote my job opportunities to a wider audience and the impact has been very significant. The software is easy to use, I am constantly learning new features, it's all very intuitive. The customer support I have received has also been one of the best features. The team are very responsive, they jump in to help immediately. I have already referred other business people to the product who are also satisfied. i'm happy to continue to refer other companies to the software. I like how many job boards my positions are posted on, the traction is excellent. Very happy customer! Cons It is a bit tricky to use on your mobile device, the buttons are small and it requires a lot of scrolling when I'm on the go. Not impossible, just not as user friendly as I'd like. I would like to make changes to the demographic questions on occasion after I have connected them to a job, this has been a bit tough, customer support team has been helpful though so not a real complaint. Reason for choosing TalentNest Customer service, great training and time was taken with me to help me realize how I could use the software to my benefit. Review Source AS Amanda S. Talent Advisor Human Resources Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "First time user" December 14, 2018 4.0 Sometimes when I save a note, it'll say "saved" but it won't actually appear and I'll have to write it again. This is an issue because if I don't remember to check that the note has been saved, there is potential for me to miss/lose information pertinent to candidate tracking. Overall, I have liked Talent Nest. I understand that it's a work in progress and there's room to improve, but have found it to be a great software to track candidates so far. My experience with the TN team has been amazing and I love working with them. Pros Very easy to track progress of candidates. If you're a visual learner there is a good tracking measure at the top of the screen to see where a candidate currently stands. If you prefer tracking through writing, you can view the notes and see the details of their progress there. Email notification are prompt and notify you when you have a new candidate for a position. The service and support have been very prompt with responses and resolving issues, which is a huge benefit. Cons There are a few places that I think could be adapted for easier functionality. I'd like to be able to see tags always at the top of the screen (sometimes they're at the bottom). I'd like to be able to upload documents to the candidate's TN file. It would be great to have a function where I can bcc TN when I send an email to a candidate and have it saved in the notes to assist with tracking communications. I'd also like it to be easier to see why a candidate has been deselected. I'm sure there's a way but having looked around a bit, I can't find out how to access this info. It would be great if accessing that info was more intuitive. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Employment Services Assistant Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Love this Software!" December 11, 2018 5.0 I have used various types of applicant tracking software in the past and TalentNest is for sure one of the best by far. It is very user friendly and intuitive to navigate. I love the tutorials that pop up upon logging in if a change has been made to the system, which makes keeping up to date with the software very easy & increased my productivity. No matter what kind of report or application I was looking for - TalentNest always had it available or the very knowledgeable staff would help us customize the system to ensure that it meets all of our needs. Would 100% use it again and again! Pros I loved how user friendly it is. The design is also very nice and modern. The very helpful staff and technical support team made me feel very safe & confident that I would not be stuck without help on any given day. Cons There was not anything I didn't like about the software! It was honestly a very great experience! Review Source RO RAMON O. President Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HIRING TALENT THROUGH TALENT NEST" June 18, 2019 5.0 Awesome post sales service especially from the reps. It was not easy to navigate the system early on but with the patience and dedication of the rep I am comfortable using the Talent Nest system to my advantage. Pros ONE CAN CUSTOMIZE & CREATE FILTERS AS REQUIRED Cons INITIAL NAVIGATION OF THE SYSTEM , TOO MUCH TO LEARN. Alternatives considered [CareerPlug](https://www.capterra.com/p/127634/CareerPlug/) Reason for choosing TalentNest Excellent service and presentation by \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\], who is always there to advise & assist in making the most of the system features. Kudos to \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] who is an asset to Talent Nest. :) Review Source Response from TalentNest November 8, 2019 Hi, We really appreciate your feedback - all responses are extremely valued at TalentNest! We are so happy that you found customizations and filters to be helpful. When switching to a system like TalentNest, it can be a lot to learn at first. We are committed to our clients having an easy time navigating their accounts and would love to give you a call to provide support with the learning curve. We look forward to connecting with you to improve your overall experience with TalentNest. TalentNest Support Team VR Verified Reviewer District Sales Manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fantastic tool for hiring the best candidate!" December 14, 2018 5.0 I have been able to reach and attract qualified candidates for open positions. Pros Very easy to use and offers optional ways to search for a candidate. Specific questions for hiring managers is awesome and makes it easy to flow through the hiring process. Cons I do not have any negative comments. The tool works like it supposed to and brings great talent for me to interview. Review Source Shelley B. Regional Sales Manager - National Sales Division Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TalentNest Review" December 14, 2018 5.0 Improving our retention Pros This software is very easy to use and provides great analytics we can use to improve our process to meet the candidate needs Cons We're happy in every category, no complaints Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sourcing Specialist, Talent Acquisition Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Talent Nest... A good start" December 18, 2018 3.0 Solid, but with a handful of pretty significant gaps Pros \- the customer service support team is responsive, freindly and helpful - Cons It is cumbersome and has a very limited ability to track candidates via creating reminders. The tagging system works, but is ultimately in efficient as it means we have to have to proactively monitor a canidate's profile. Ideally, we could set reminders that get sent to us each time a candidate needs to followed up with, desleected etc. Review Source OM Omar M. Placement Specialist Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Talentnest" September 24, 2019 4.0 My overall experience with Talentnest is that it was good. The team is always looking to improve their platform. Pros What I liked most about Talentnest was that when candidates upload their resume, you can view the resume and of you like it and want to come back, you can make it a golden eagle which will allow it to stand out versus other candidate resumes Cons What I least liked about Talentnest is that, I am unable to mass move candidates or do anything mass related. I would have to click on each candidate to perform the transaction. Review Source Christine V. Marketing & Communications Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great software" December 18, 2018 5.0 The benefits are amazing. We have a ton of our members using this software to post industry-specific jobs. The payback we get from TalentNest is so worth it for us. Especially being a not-for-profit organization! Pros I love the layout of it. It's very easy to scroll through and sort through jobs of interest with location, business unit, and how to apply very clearly highlighted. Cons I think it needs to be more obvious for how to post a job. Lots of time we have our members emailing us asking us to post the job for them, when really it's them that needs to post it. Maybe you could make that more clear somehow. Review Source Craig D S. Automotive and Motorcycle Consultant Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An absolute must for finding qualified candidates in a timely and professional manner." December 14, 2018 5.0 TalentNest provided a multitude of qualified candidates for all positions Pros Ease of use and quality of candidates without having to use numerous other software. Cons I didn't use it soon enough. Would have saved me a lot of time. Review Source NM Naomi M. National Sourcer Insurance Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "We LOVE Talent Nest!" December 11, 2018 5.0 Our experience with Talent Nest has been phenomenal! From implementation to ongoing support and problem-solving/troubleshooting. Self-Management Group has gone above and beyond from a user-experience to integrating the latest technology. Pros We have control over the majority of functionality for posting jobs and managing candidates. Real-time support and EXCEPTIONAL customer service. Cons Currently unable to attach external documents to candidate files -however, we may be able to in future - enhanced reporting would be welcomed. Review Source DE David E. Owner Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Overall Experience" August 8, 2022 5.0 Overall my experience was excellent Pros The software is easy to use and is backed by knowledgeable people willing to help me get started. Cons No, everything I needed was there. Thank you TalentNest Review Source Response from TalentNest August 15, 2022 Hi David, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're glad to have you as our customer and to see that you're enjoying TalentNest. It makes us incredibly happy to know that we were able to help you. We'll continue working hard to provide you with an excellent experience. Thanks for taking the time to write this review; it means a lot to us. Cheers! If you ever need help, please don't hesitate to reach out; we're always here. 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