Freelance recruiter? 8 reasons why you need an ATS

by | Feb 23, 2024

As a freelance recruiter, you’ve embraced this path for the promise of freedom and flexibility, right? However, freedom isn’t just about breaking free from traditional employment structures; it’s about equipping yourself with the right tools to maximize your efficiency and success. That’s where an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) comes in, offering you the key to unlocking your full potential. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, freelance recruiters play a crucial role in connecting businesses with top-tier candidates. But managing a diverse range of clients and candidates can be a daunting task without the right support.  

Here are 8 reasons why incorporating an ATS, such as Talent Finder, into your recruitment arsenal can be a game-changer.

happy freelance recruiter using an ATS

8 reasons for using an ATS as a freelance recruiter

You can manage candidates easily

Freelance recruiters often juggle multiple clients and candidates simultaneously. An ATS simplifies candidate management by providing a centralized platform to organize, search, and track applicants across various projects. This streamlined approach ensures that no potential candidate falls through the cracks. 

You can switch effortlessly from one client to another 

Freelance recruiters often find themselves switching between clients and projects, each with its unique requirements and deadlines.  

With intuitive user interfaces and customizable workflows, you can quickly adapt to the specific needs of each client without missing a beat. This flexibility ensures that you can effectively manage multiple clients simultaneously, maintaining productivity and delivering results.

You can collaborate with the HR team and line managers 

Collaboration is paramount for a freelance recruiter, especially when working with diverse teams or managing remote clients. An ATS facilitates seamless communication, enabling you to collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in real-time, directly within the tool.  

Centralized data ensures everyone is on the same page, fostering a more collaborative and effective work environment. 

You can base your decisions on real data

In the competitive world of freelance recruiting, data is your ally. ATS platforms provide analytics and reporting tools that offer insights into your recruitment process. By analyzing data trends, you can make informed decisions, refine your strategies, and continuously improve your success rate.  

What’s more, it helps you in your search for new assignments. You can back up your argument with your own figures. This factual data (e.g. your average time-to-hire) is an unbeatable selling point for you!

You can build your Talent Pool

Freelance recruiters understand the value of nurturing relationships with top talent, even if they’re not currently a fit for a specific role. With an ATS, you can easily build and maintain a talent pool of qualified candidates. For example, you can send personalized job alerts based on candidate profiles. 

By leveraging advanced search functionalities, you can quickly identify suitable candidates for future opportunities. This proactive approach not only reduces time-to-fill but also ensures that you always have a pool of qualified candidates ready to meet your clients’ needs. 

You make sure you’re 100% GDPR compliant

Freelance recruiters must adhere to various legal and compliance standards. For example, your talent pool is subject to GDPR. With Talent finder, it’s automatic. Candidates apply, they give their consent to the GDPR agreement, and the data are stored for a certain amount of time. When the data is about to expire, candidates are automatically alerted to update their consent.   

Those security measures help you build trust with your different stakeholders.

You can provide the best Candidate Experience

Providing an exceptional candidate experience is vital for a freelance recruiter’s success. An ATS optimizes the application process, making it user-friendly and responsive. It also helps you make sure each candidate receives feedback, through automatic emails.  

This positive experience can significantly impact your reputation and attract high-caliber candidates.

You can improve the quality of your service 

As a company partner, a high level of service is expected of you. That’s a lot of pressure! But with an ATS, you can assure your customer of top-quality service. 

Having your own tool strengthens your credibility. But above all, it’s the capabilities of this tool that will make you stand out from the crowd! By leveraging the full potential of your ATS, combined with your strong expertise, you can ensure a shorter time to performance.  

An extra service you can bring to your clients is Talent boost, our unique multiposting campaign. We optimize your job ad to make it irresistible to candidates and we publish it on all Belgian job boards. This online campaign brings you more quality and motivated candidates. Plus, as a freelancer, you benefit from a preferential price for your clients.

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Don’t put your freedom on hold, use an ATS!  

An ATS allows you to automatize and centralize every aspect of your recruitment workload. It frees up your time and your mind, which is basically what you’re looking for, as a freelance recruiter!  

Plus, being the master of your own boat isn’t always easy. Autonomy comes with its own set of challenges. Thanks to the control and clarity the ATS brings you, you can gain confidence and make sur you’re doing your job right!

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