Editor’s Note

Applicant tracking systems (ATS) have come a long way since being used as a tool to simply track and report on job applicants and comply with the required regulations. These days, organizations look to ATS to completely digitize their hiring process and often seek to engage all of the stakeholders in the process, including recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers, and the candidates using the platform. So, it’s no surprise that the ATS industry is set to value at $1.81 billion by 2023.

This month we bring you a themed edition on Application Tracking System, including the findings from The State of Applicant Tracking Systems 2019 survey and the eight key strategic takeaways from the exclusive HR.com industry research.

Featured on the cover is Top Mistakes Organizations Make While Choosing An ATS by Sanjoe Tom Jose, where he talks about how to avoid ATS selection mistakes.

By now, everyone in the recruitment industry knows what an ATS is, and most of us are already using them to source, track, and manage candidates. But are you using the right solution – and are you getting the most out of it? 

The labour market is changing, and the recruitment software available has evolved along with it – have you kept up? Check out Jamie Hoobanoff's Why It's Time To Reconsider Applicant Tracking Systems to know more.

Also read, Does A Perfect ATS Exist? by Alexandra Levitsky and Use Your Applicant Tracking System To Provide A Positive Candidate Experience by Michael DuBois, among others featured in this edition of Talent Acquisition Excellence.

Hope this edition answers all your questions on application tracking system and talent acquisition, and more. As always, happy reading and don't forget to send us your feedback.