Executive search is challenging work, as you can attest. Any number of problems can arise during different stages. You require executive recruitment software that can lessen those challenges and make your work easier. Compose a list of your challenges and the solutions you hope for so that you can match it against what the software actually offers. Involve your best head-hunters so that you get varied perspectives on what your firm needs to succeed.

 

Don’t hesitate to ask for software demonstrations. Many vendors are open to giving live demos which is extremely helpful in presenting what it would be like to use the software. Take this opportunity to ask questions and clear any doubts you may have. Reading reviews is always helpful, too, as they offer the user’s personal experiences with the product that can help you understand where it is lacking or where it is suitable for your firm. Trustpilot has objective reviews so do not forget to take a look at what is being said about the software supplier and the product.

 

 

Different executive recruitment software vendors have varied features and functionalities. You must know what your business needs before beginning your search. What are your business priorities? What are the everyday challenges being tackled by your head-hunters? 

 

Finding a recruitment software that facilitates candidate and client management while also helping leverage insights and database accrued over the years is the objective.

 

• CV parsing

 

If your head-hunters are still manually parsing CVs then you comprehend the time-consuming nature of this process. Think of how much time can be saved if CV parsing could be assigned to an executive software. This task can be completed in minutes while your head-hunters are focusing on other tasks.

 

• Data recording

 

A good executive search software is only as useful as it is used. What this means is you and your head-hunters must utilize the software to get the full benefit. Use it to record and store every bit of data. As it is a single platform, there is no risk of having the information scattered around or lost. Colleagues can get immediate access to each other’s records and this helps promote good collaboration.

 

• Social media integration

 

Nearly every executive has social media profiles in platforms like LinkedIn and GatedTalent. Social media is great for establishing a virtual presence as well as for finding an online community. Executive search utilizes these professional networking platforms to identify suitable executive candidates. A good executive recruitment software should allow social media integration so that head-hunters can find and connect with executives without having to leave the platform. This prevents head-hunters from moving from one platform to another or having to look up candidate’s profiles manually every time it is updated.

 

• Creating reports

 

Reporting is mandatory in executive search as it allows client companies to understand how the search is progressing and how their preferred candidates are faring. However, it can also be an arduous process to prepare reports manually every couple of weeks. An inbuilt reporting tool is valuable because you can create reports in minutes. The regular data recording over the course of the recruiting process is rewarded here as all the important information is automatically added into the report.