Anyone who has applied for a job recently knows that Applicant Tracking Systems that just take your resume and search for certain keywords are pretty much the worst thing ever created.
Applicants know that the hiring manager on the other end probably isn't reading it and is, instead, just letting the system scan it for keyword matches. Ultimately, the system spits out a list of a few candidates that have 90% of the correct keywords.
Now, from the hiring manager’s perspective, these systems are just as bad. You, as the hiring manager, are trying to manage the overwhelming flood off resumes and applicants but suspect you're often missing very qualified applicants.
Missing qualified applicants is the reason that we at Hyrell created an online hiring system that does not rely solely on the resume for the application process. In doing so, we've created a better way to ensure you're finding the right applicants.
Using custom sets of Yes/No questions that each company can create, the Hyrell system automatically ranks and scores the incoming applicants based on your most important criteria (i.e. "Do you have at least 3 years of experience in our field?”).
Then you can choose to further analyze the applicants that truly meet your needs by using our powerful Virtual Interview process. This allows you to see applicants’ long-form answers to relevant questions that you choose (i.e. “We are looking for upbeat, talented and focused individuals to help continue our growth. Please tell us why you are a good fit for this position.")
Of course, you still get to view education, past work experience and a list of references in their applicant file. And yes, you can also view the applicant’s resume as well, but at this point in the process, you have all of the background you need to make an informed decision on any applicant.
Sure, this process takes applicants a few extra minutes to complete compared to the ‘upload resume here’ button. But we view that as a positive – companies get a more complete picture of the applicant and applicants get a chance to provide more than a standard resume and cover letter. Don't you want someone that REALLY wants the job and isn't just sending their resume to every position available? Remember - just because you know Microsoft Paint, doesn't make you a designer!
We're not suggesting you go resume-free but we do know one thing for sure - There's a Better Way to Hire!