24th February 2022 3 MIN READ •Talos ATS •Hiring Tips
One of the biggest challenges in recruitment is choosing the best candidates from a high volume of applications. Here we discuss our top tips to help employers narrow down applicants, allowing them to engage the strongest talent on offer.
Top tips for narrowing down job applicants:
There are a number of ways to narrow down applicants in recruitment. Some involve pre-planning to create a more focused recruitment process, while others aim to make the hiring journey more efficient and controlled. Here are five of the best ways to narrow down your applicants to find the best fit:
#1 – Use ‘killer questions’ in your application forms
One of the best ways to narrow down applicants is to filter out unsuitable candidates from the very beginning. By using killer questions in your application forms, you can determine whether candidates meet the essential criteria of the role – giving you a more focused group of talent to engage. Topics of killer questions may include level of education, availability to work, or years of experience.
#2 – Utilise video screening technology to speed up hiring
Video communication is one of the most powerful new tools in recruitment. Not only does video interviewing/screening make your hiring process more accessible, but it allows you to screen and engage with more candidates over a shorter period of time. This allows you to make positive hiring choices without the need for blocked-out days of face-to-face interviewing – making your recruitment process more efficient.
#3 – Know what you’re looking for: identify your ideal candidate
Identifying your ideal candidate early on is a key step in finding the best fit. By identifying the key skills, qualities, and professional attributes that you want to see in your new employee, you can narrow down applicants more easily, allowing you to engage the best talent.
#4 – Utilise applicant tracking and ranking software
A strong technology toolkit is a powerful asset for any business today; with recruitment, this is no different. Utilising intuitive hiring software such as an applicant tracking system, and candidate ranking tools, gives you more control over your recruitment process. This allows you to identify and engage the most relevant talent, narrowing down your applicants, and promoting positive hiring decisions.
Talos is 360’s all-in-one recruitment software solution, allowing you to attract, manage, screen, interview, and hire candidates – all from one user-friendly system dashboard. With Talos, you gain access to a next-generation applicant tracking system, recruitment advertising suite, and virtual interview room – allowing you to recruit the best talent with confidence.
Book your free Talos demo with our team today, and discover an easier way to hire strong employees.
#5 – Look for cover letters; a sign of an enthusiastic candidate
A simple way to rank your candidates is to measure their enthusiasm. If a candidate takes the time to attach a covering letter to their application, it can be a sign that they feel themselves to be a good fit for the role.
By highlighting the most enthusiastic candidates, you can narrow down applicants to find the talent most compatible with your company. The more detail a candidate submits about themselves, the more effectively you can evaluate their suitability for the role.
Introducing…
Talos ATS: Rank, manage, and hire the best candidates
Want to make recruitment easier? Talos ATS is the all-in-one solution for in-house recruitment, making it easy to manage even the most complex hiring processes from start to finish.
With Talos, there’s no need for multiple software subscriptions – we’ve combined all the best hiring tools into one user-friendly dashboard. Talos ATS combines intuitive applicant tracking software with the latest hiring automations, advertising tools, and remote recruitment capabilities.
What’s included with Talos ATS?
Talos ATS Includes:
- Next-generation Applicant Tracking System
- Multi-platform job-poster
- Automated progression of your strongest applicants
- Recruitment advertising suite
- Video screening and interview platform
- SMS/email update automation for candidates
- Remote onboarding tools
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In summary
A key challenge faced by recruiting employees is selecting the best candidates from a mass of applications. To narrow down applicants, and find the best fit for the role, it is crucial that employers follow a well-planned recruitment strategy. Our top tips for narrowing down your job applicants include:
- Using ‘killer’ questions on job applications.
- Utilising video screening/interviewing .
- Identifying your ideal candidate from the beginning.
- Using intuitive hiring software such as an applicant tracking system.
- Looking for cover letters and detailed applications to identify enthusiastic candidates.
With the right approach, and a strong tech toolkit, employers can easily manage high volumes of applications – finding the best fit for the role every time.
