Melanie Scheer is the Director of People Operations at Accelerated Digital Media, a top-notch performance marketing agency. With over twelve years of recruitment experience, Melanie excels in talent acquisition and HR strategies aligning with business goals.

At ADM, she skillfully manages a fully remote team, implementing innovative HR practices and fostering a collaborative and inclusive company culture. Melanie has worked with leading recruiting firms, leading teams in creative and marketing talent, making her a valuable asset in the fast-paced digital marketing and remote work realms.

Key Takeaways

[13:25] Identify when you need your 1st ATS - Recognizing the right moment to implement your first Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is crucial; it usually becomes necessary when your recruitment volume outgrows manual tracking methods, leading to inefficiencies and a potential loss of top candidates.

[15:39] What happens when you’re manually chasing hiring managers - Manually chasing hiring managers for feedback and updates can significantly slow down the recruitment process, causing delays in decision-making and potentially losing out on highly sought-after candidates.

[19:06] The importance of timely feedback from hiring managers - Timely feedback from hiring managers is essential to maintain candidate engagement and streamline the hiring process, ensuring that promising applicants are not lost to competitors due to prolonged response times.

[21:35] Prioritize the hiring manager experience when choosing an ATS - When selecting an ATS, it's important to prioritize the hiring manager experience, ensuring the system is user-friendly and integrates seamlessly into their workflow to encourage active participation and quick adoption.

[30:25] Questions to expect from stakeholders when buying an ATS - Be prepared to address key questions from stakeholders when purchasing an ATS, such as its cost-effectiveness, integration capabilities with existing systems, data security measures, and how it will enhance the overall recruitment process.

[35:02] Why small organizations must make hiring an always-on effort - For small organizations, maintaining an always-on hiring strategy is vital to continually attract and retain top talent, ensuring that they can quickly fill critical roles as the company grows and evolves.

[40:37] The business impact of proactively building talent pools - Proactively building talent pools can have a significant positive impact on business by ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates, reducing time-to-hire, and enabling a more strategic approach to workforce planning.

[42:41] Implement your 1st ATS without getting overwhelmed - Implementing your first ATS can be manageable by breaking down the process into clear steps, involving key stakeholders early on, and providing thorough training and support to ensure a smooth transition.

[46:59] How to get hiring managers up and running on a new ATS - Implementing your first ATS can be manageable by breaking down the process into clear steps, involving key stakeholders early on, and providing thorough training and support to ensure a smooth transition.

[49:06] How to know if you made the right ATS decision - Implementing your first ATS can be manageable by breaking down the process into clear steps, involving key stakeholders early on, and providing thorough training and support to ensure a smooth transition.

Additional Resources

Why You Need an ATS – 8 Applicant Tracking System Benefits

What is the Best ATS of 2024? 6 Top Applicant Tracking Systems