#EMPLOYERS - if you're using #Workday or any other #ATS that requires your #jobseekers to create an account and password, verify it with security codes, and then copy and paste their entire #resume for every job or school or certification or skill... You're losing quality #applicants. Big time. Lots of them. It's not because they are lazy or don't want the job. It's because they are protective of their time and energy, and perhaps...just maybe...they despise redundancy 😎 P.S. This also applies to applications with giant open ended questions like "What is your talent strategy?" or "Give us 3 examples of how you've implemented a system to impact change". This is lazy #recruiting and an egregious misuse of candidate's time. These are perfectly great questions to ask...once you've given them your same time and effort in return, in the form of a phone screen or interview. Thank you for listening. Like and comment if you agree. Or disagree, I'll hear you out 😉
The only part I disagree with is “lazy recruiting”… tell me the last time recruiters had a say in the systems used or system functionality. Never have I ever been able to give input in which system/ programs my company used.
I've been job-hunting since March and my favorite thing is when employers utilize ADP, Workday, or other similar platforms and ask you to make an account. Then you go to apply for another position with a company that also uses one the of the same platforms but you have to make an 'additional' account just for that employer... at the end of it all, you'll have a handful of accounts for only 1 or 2 platforms..
Workday isn’t the problem, it’s the fact that the companies have not optimized it to make it candidate friendly. Workday can be setup to not require account creation prior to applying. It can also be setup to take the resume only and not require you to paste your resume after uploading it. Companies are so used to the default setup of workday and haven’t explored how to make the experience better.
The whole idea of having to manually enter work history makes my skin crawl 😬 What is the point of uploading a resume? And I completely agree - candidates will throw up their hands and not complete the application if they're going to spend precious time on tedious processes. Honestly, it makes one question how well the company has its stuff together if its application process is antiquated and tedious. That's why you see that stats that if a LinkedIn job post says "100 people have applied" all that means is 100 people have clicked the "apply now" button. Chances of them actually finishing the application drop to about 20%, because of scenarios exactly like this.
Big yes on being tired of Workday. You have to make so many passwords for multiple sites since it's not a centralized place. Also it's a major waste of time since you're only going to go to this site once and probably not hear back. Also having to copy and paste and rewrite your entire resume into all those sections all the time is really exhausting and annoying. It barely seems like there's a point or if you even had a chance to begin with. 😔
I've spent plenty of time applying for jobs these last few months and probably 95% of these are a Workday system. I have only rarely had the experience of uploading my resume only to have to re-enter all the information. Depending on which resume I use, the resume parsing software does not pick up some items correctly but I have mostly fixed those. It's up to the Workday customer to design a workflow that works for them. Sometimes they want more information, sometimes less. It's tedious, I agree. I like the Greenhouse process better but once I got the hang of Workday, it was just muscle memory. Could it be WAY BETTER? Sure. As for creating a login each time, you are not logging into Workday. You are logging into that company's Workday instance. Does it need to happen at application time? I doubt it but that's the way it works right now. Looking and applying to jobs sucks but if using a company's chosen ATS system gets my name and resume in the door, I'll do what I need to do and not complain about it. Well, at least not publicly.
There are a lot of ATS systems that are slowing down the hiring process and not helping companies hire qualified candidates. I’ve been on both sides of the process, and it’s equally frustrating for both the recruiter and the candidates. Time is our most precious commodity. Contrary to what companies believe, candidates don’t have excess time on their hands, especially those who have been laid off. Companies need to find a simpler, faster way for candidates to submit their application and not be forced to provide confidential information until an offer has been made. A SSN is not necessary to provide a resume and cover letter.
Most of us understand it, but the majority of us (mainly in TA due to our exp) also understand that no organization will change their ATS system or customization because of individuals not wanting to complete an application. If people want to submit an application based on their interest in role & org, they will. If not, some might not want it bad enough.
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3wWowza! I knew I felt strongly about terrible experiences for #applicants, but I am absolutely blown away by the number of y'all up on this mountain top screaming with me. The #application process for candidates is SO SO important and the #candidates are saying it LOUD AND CLEAR! But what has me really reeling is how frustrated and defeated you all are just trying to navigate this crazy #job market. So, I wanted to resurface an article I spent literal hours putting together last year. While it's disheartening that things haven't gotten much better, the advice still holds up--at least I think so? So here it is again, for you #jobseekers who are relentlessly working to get noticed. Trust me that your time is coming! Don't get desperate and know your worth, but feel free to read these tips for how to get your #resume past the #ATS and #recruiter and land yourself the best next gig! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-jobseekers-katie-bell/?trackingId=sGvrSURDQrKfRvwGofZcYQ==