ATS Integration Essentials that every Recruiter must know

Supriya Nigam
Aug 9, 2017 · 2 min read

From a high-level viewpoint, Applicant Tracking System or ATS integration means connecting disparate computing and software systems to function in a coordinated fashion, frequently to execute a function that’s only possible through that co-dependent connection. Since integration occurs on the backend, the consumer experience — the consumer being a professional or job seeker in this case — should be more eloquent.

But delivering smooth integration is a much more complex procedure than just writing a couple of lines of code — it demands experience, access to APIs, relationships involving provider’s suppliers, and much more. In fact, ATS integration is a process couple third party talent acquisition sellers have figured out — mainly because cloud-computing introduces an entirely different set of challenges.

The Challenges with ATS Integration

The challenge is lots of ATS’ might not provide access to their APIs or the APIs may not even exist. And even when they do exist, the sorts of integrations which may be carried out together tend to be quite limited. This implies it’s tough to get information in and from the Applicant Tracking System. Thus, despite not offering functionalities recruitment organizations might want that third-parties can supply along with their ATS, some ATS sellers block that from ever occurring by restricting their APIs.

Many businesses get an ATS to resolve current problems. Therefore it may be disagreeable when there are challenges which inhibit execution of the machine. Luckily, anticipating these struggles can assist your business to prepare yourself, so that implementation and subsequent usage go as smooth as possible.

How to get the most out of your ATS?

Now ATS is the backbone of every medium and large enterprise. Previously the solution was used chiefly as a system of the record. Though, more lately, from necessity, recruiters are using it as a method of participation. For most today, the ATS is your back end of the career site, and since you are probably aware, the user-friendliness and candidate expertise given by these websites leaves a great deal to be desired.

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