Every module explained
An online recruitment platform automates the job application and resume tracking process end to end – collecting, reviewing and responding to resumes, matching candidates, and validating their skills. This is a full breakdown of the modules that make one work, from requisition management and Boolean resume search to reporting, mobile apps, and SEO-friendly job pages.
What is an online recruitment platform?
Online recruitment – also called internet recruiting, web recruitment, or e-recruitment – is the use of the internet for attracting, hiring, and retaining job seekers. It’s growing faster than traditional print media, and that won’t change: rapid internet penetration keeps driving growth in online job sites and recruitment software.
An online recruitment platform is the system that makes it work. It automates the online job application and resume tracking process, including collecting, reviewing and responding to resumes, then matching candidates and validating their skills and qualifications. As the number of people searching online for jobs increases, companies use these platforms to manage the entire recruitment process and reduce recruiting-related costs.
At a glance
The modules, summarised
What each part of the platform handles – the detail follows below.
| Module | What it handles |
|---|---|
| Requisition management | Store requisitions, assign recruiters, track cost and time-to-fill, and publish web-ready postings |
| Resume processing & candidate self-service | Accept resumes in many formats and languages, with candidate accounts and instant feedback |
| Candidate tracking | One candidate file holding every interaction, note, and document |
| Searching | Keyword and Boolean search across resumes, applications, and notes |
| Internal & external correspondence | Automated acknowledgements, response templates, and a full correspondence log |
| Reporting & data extraction | Ad-hoc recruiting reports and clean export into Excel or external systems |
| Built-in applicant tracking | An ATS inside the platform for agencies and recruiters |
| Mobile & SEO | A responsive site with mobile apps, built to rank in Google |
In detail
Every module, in full
Gathering job requirements, auto-posting to your website, qualifying applicants, processing resumes, matching candidates, a hiring manager portal, and more.
Requisition management
- Store requisitions and track candidates against a requisition
- Assign a recruiter to a requisition and track recruiting activity, costs, and time-to-fill by requisition
- Create web-ready postings and post, update, or archive positions in real time to multiple internal and external locations
- Mesh seamlessly with your website so candidates view full job descriptions and company information, and apply online for multiple positions
Resume processing & candidate self-service
- Process and store resumes in Word, WordPerfect, Text, PDF, and RTF, recording receipt and source of each resume
- Give candidates immediate feedback on submissions, requests, and referrals
- Let candidates apply online or build a resume, then save and update their submitted applications
- Allow candidates to attach documents, cover letters, and resumes to online submissions
- Receive and process resumes in other languages
- Email a Friend, so candidates can share openings from your career section
Candidate tracking
- Track all hiring information, correspondence, and documentation in a single candidate file
- Record notes covering emails, phone conversations, and letters sent, including the specific detail given to the candidate
- Cut the paper-intensive effort in applications and candidate contact
- Let recruiters or administrators attach further documents to any file at will – it can also be used as staffing software
Searching
- Search resumes, applications, tracking notes, and other stored information
- Use keyword and Boolean searching across resumes, defined fields, and any documentation or notes saved to the file
Internal & external correspondence
- Generate an automatic acknowledgement when a resume or application is received
- Create and send standard response letters or emails to candidates
- Record the type and detail of each correspondence in the candidate’s tracking notes
- Use and integrate customised input forms
Reporting & data extraction
- Generate ad-hoc reports on jobseekers, employers, jobs, requisition status, cycle time, and recruiting cost per requisition
- Extract data into a standard format such as Excel, or to interface with external systems
Built-in applicant tracking
- An applicant tracking system built into the recruitment platform
- Helps staffing agencies and recruiters track applicants and manage resumes online
Mobile & SEO
- Responsive site with built-in Android and iPhone apps, so the platform works across all mobile devices
- Search-engine friendly so jobs index in Google, rank for top keywords, and build organic traffic
Ease of use
Running in less than a day
A platform with this much depth is only useful if your team can actually work it. The emphasis is on ease of use, so you can be up and running with less than one day of training.
It also has its own content management system, which means you can manage an entire career section from inside your own website – editing pages and postings yourself, without going back to a developer for routine changes.
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Why SEO matters for a recruitment platform
It’s easy to overlook, but a recruitment platform that search engines can’t read won’t bring you candidates. The software must be search-engine friendly and index properly in Google, so your jobs rank for the keywords candidates actually type and pull in organic traffic month after month.
That’s the difference between a career section that quietly sits there and one that works as a genuine sourcing channel – every posting becoming a page that can be found, indexed, and applied to without you paying for the click.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
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