Top 6 advantages of implementing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Implementing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) offers numerous advantages for international schools aiming to enhance their recruitment processes. By automating and streamlining various hiring tasks, an ATS can lead to significant improvements in efficiency, candidate quality, and overall hiring outcomes.

In this blog, we cover the top 6 advantages of implementing an ATS in your school’s recruitment process.

1. Time efficiency

An ATS automates repetitive administrative tasks, such as posting job ads and filtering applications, allowing recruitment teams to focus on strategic activities. This automation can reduce the time-to-hire by up to 20%¹, enabling schools to fill vacancies more swiftly.

With features like scheduling tools and automated responses, schools can ensure every candidate is promptly engaged, further saving time and improving communication.

2. Enhanced candidate quality

By efficiently screening and ranking applicants based on predefined criteria, an ATS ensures that only the most qualified candidates progress through the hiring stages. This leads to a 78% improvement in the quality of hires², contributing to better educational outcomes.

Advanced analytics and AI tools within an ATS can also predict candidate success, helping schools select educators who are not only qualified but are also the best fit for their unique environment.

3. Cost reduction

Streamlining the recruitment process with an ATS reduces the need for extensive manual labour, thereby decreasing recruitment costs. Organisations have reported up to a 35% reduction in training costs due to more efficient hiring practices¹.

Additionally, by avoiding mismatched hires and reducing employee turnover, schools can further save on replacement and training expenses.

4. Improved candidate experience

An ATS provides a user-friendly application process, enhancing the candidate experience and increasing the likelihood of attracting top talent. A positive application experience can lead to a 40% lower turnover rate for new hires.

Features like mobile-friendly platforms and personalised communication make the process smoother and more engaging for candidates, reflecting positively on the school’s reputation.

5. Data-driven decision making

With centralised data collection and analytics, an ATS enables recruitment teams to make informed decisions based on real-time insights, improving the overall effectiveness of the hiring process.

Schools can track metrics such as application rates, time-to-fill, and candidate satisfaction, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring consistent hiring success.

6. Compliance and diversity

An ATS helps ensure adherence to diversity and inclusion policies by eliminating biases in job descriptions and anonymising applications, promoting a fair hiring process. This compliance with legal and ethical hiring standards not only mitigates risks but also fosters a more inclusive workplace.

By analysing diversity metrics, schools can actively work toward building a balanced and representative teaching staff.

Schrole Connect: A tailored ATS for international schools

Schrole Connect is an advanced applicant tracking, rating, and sorting system specifically designed to meet the unique needs of international schools. It offers access to a database of over 240,000 international educators, with features like Applicant Smart-Rank to match candidates’ profiles with your school’s specific requirements.

The platform allows for unlimited vacancy listings with zero placement fees and includes an integrated interview scheduling system compatible with iCal and Outlook.

By implementing Schrole Connect, international schools can streamline their recruitment processes, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance the quality of their teaching staff, ultimately contributing to better educational outcomes.

Want to see Connect in action? Contact us for a demo today!

Sources:
¹Hiring Thing: 2024 Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Stats
² GetApp: Recruitment Strategies Report: Invest in Employee Referrals and Promote Your Brand Better
³HQ Hire: 19 Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Statistics in 2024