In 2013, according to recruiting professionals surveyed by Bullhorn, social media ranked third as the most successful source of qualified candidates behind existing candidates from applicant tracking systems and referrals from previous successful placements. According to its’ 2014 Social Recruiting Survey , recruiting software platform specialist Jobvite found that 93% of recruiters use or plan to use social media to support their recruiting efforts. MORE

Lots of new mobile applications : Finally, providers are realizing the importance of making their solutions mobile and intuitive. SmartRecruiters also spoke about a new Field Recruiting App, which helps recruiters and hiring managers capture resumes/applications at events/in store/in campus. Both mobile apps are integrated into the applicant tracking platform. Other providers speaking about their hiring manager apps include Jobvite , iCIMS , and Greenhouse. MORE

A common question I get asked is: “What are the top applicant tracking systems I should consider using?” We fine-tune this list of top applicant tracking systems based on community feedback — 117,000 people read the last 3 reports and 100+ commented. This year’s report tracks 4,218 top hirers and the ATS they use. Complete List of Top Applicant Tracking Systems. Jobvite. The Applicant Manager. MORE

Ideally, your company’s hiring process should be as efficient and effective as possible – and an applicant tracking system can make that happen. Applicant tracking systems are known for streamlining the hiring process through handling recruitment needs electronically. They process resumes submitted by applicants and can automatically filter them based on given criteria. . – – JobVite. JobVIte. MORE

However, a yield ratio is also an HR metric that greatly improves your recruitment and selection process. It is a must-use metric for any manager, recruiter, or HR team. from application to screening calls) but also from start to finish (number application to a number of hires). MORE

Track the progress of forms and paperwork needed by HR. Offer task tracking for new-hire activities such as training or new-hire events. All human capital management processes need to work together to keep organizations running efficiently, and every gap between systems increases the chances of information being out of sync and inaccurate. It is all there – all of your workforce data – in one system, and that is important. Jobvite. MORE

To make it easier for you to decide on an ATS best suited to your needs, we’re presenting you with the best applicant tracking systems in the market today. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is an Applicant Tracking System? Top 12 Best Applicant Tracking Systems. MORE

Survale gives us great insights to candidate experiences & where/how to use our time/energy/resources to optimize for even better candidate experiences,” said Rachel Bitte, Chief People Officer for Survale partner Jobvite. With Survale’s ATS integration, feedback is automatically gathered from candidates, recruiters and hiring managers as applicants are dispositioned through stages in the applicant tracking system. MORE

As recruiting teams reinvigorate talent acquisition, they should keep an eye on brand strategy, application processes and onboarding. To get their workforces back on track, talent managers must get engagement right, and that process must start before employees walk in the door. At times, Agilent has received nearly 10% of its applicants from social media recruitment efforts. MORE

Recruiters and/or sourcing specialists mine resume databases, social media networks, applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards and other online/offline platforms to identify prospects and candidates whose key- or buzzwords (experiences, qualifications, etc.) According to research conducted by Jobvite , 46% of referrals stay at a company for three years or more, compared to just 14% of those hired through job boards. MORE

Awesome HR Blogs (Untrackable) — There’s a second list at the end of this article with blogs that ahrefs didn’t track in a fair, apples-to-apples way. HR Metrics: How and Why to Calculate Employee Turnover Rate? 7 Great Questions to Ask an Applicant’s References. MORE

Track the progress of forms and paperwork needed by HR. Offer task tracking for new-hire activities such as training or new-hire events. All human capital management processes need to work together to keep organizations running efficiently, and every gap between systems increases the chances of information being out of sync and inaccurate. It is all there – all of your workforce data – in one system, and that is important. Jobvite. MORE