Congratulations! You’ve convinced the powers that be that your recruitment team needs an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). That’s an achievement to celebrate in its own right. Now comes the tricky bit – making sure that your project is a success. This can be easier said than done. To give your project the best start in life, you need to carefully plan how you will roll out your new ATS companywide. This article is the result of years of experience of helping to make ATS projects work for our clients. Please use it as a guide to help you think about your entire implementation process from beginning to end. And if you have any questions – please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Our previous posts included understanding your processes, creating baseline measurements, considering a phased approach, picking the right ATS,getting hiring managers on board and keeping it simple.
Step 7: Set realistic expectations.
Talk with other companies that have implemented a system to get a good idea of what is achievable and what is a pipe dream. Then come up with some realistic goals, and lower them a notch. It’s always better to over deliver and come out looking like a hero, rather than falling short of expectations.
Our next posts discusses the importance of getting your recruiters onboard.
This post is an excerpt from the white paper "Twelve steps to a successful ATS implementation". If you would like to read more, you can download it now.
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-Susannh
