--- title: Recruitment Archives description: Home > Recruitment What is Recruitment? Recruitment helps you: Expedite and optimize the hiring process Attract and search for candidates Evaluate candidates Manage candidates and employees Expedite and optimize the hiring process Recruitment is the process of searching for, evaluating and hiring people to join your organization. It’s typically carried out by recruiters and HR managers. They’re responsible for filling the open position in a timely, efficient manner. Recruiting entails a wide range of tasks with the end goal of hiring individuals with the desired work experience and characteristics. For example, with recruiting software, users can examine several candidates’ resumes and gather their key points by using resume parsing tools. Automating resume extraction helps you focus on the task at hand, which is identifying candidates that you’d like to interview. Once you’ve selected your candidates, software can help you schedule interviews with built-in or integrated calendars. Your coworkers have visibility into the candidate pipeline on the platform, and you’re well on your way to filling your open position. These are just a couple of capabilities of a system, a tool for expediting and optimizing the hiring process. Attract and search for candidates The first step in the recruiting process is candidate sourcing. Candidate sourcing begins with writing a job description and distributing the posting wherever potential candidates may see it. Most recruiters like to “cast a wide net,” or promote open positions in many places, as to catch the eye of passive candidates who may have otherwise not been privy to the opportunity. Recruiting systems can automatically share your job posting to several platforms at once with the click of a button. A more advanced program could track which of those platforms are generating the best candidates and employees. Another key feature is a career portal or a branded company website that candidates can log into, view and apply for your open positions. Other candidate sourcing tools include: Career website integration Social media platform integration Open position search capabilities Single-click applications Evaluate candidates After you’ve selected a pool of candidates, it’s time to start evaluating them. Evaluation processes vary from one company to the next, but a general workflow includes pre-screening, interviewing responsibilities, resume management and referral and background checks. Some systems facilitate a collaborative, transparent hiring process with messaging or note-taking capabilities. Another example is assistance with interview question creation, which saves you time, promotes consistency and mitigates biases. At this point, you must be able to stay organized and effectively communicate with team members and applicants. Recruiting software can help you with all of these tasks so you can focus all of your energy on the applicants and making the best decision. Some tools that can help you accomplish candidate evaluation include: Resume parsing tools Bulk resume upload Referral checks Background checks Calendar integration Automated pre-screening Manage candidates and employees Throughout the entire recruiting process, candidate management is one of your most foremost tasks. Recruiters must keep track of candidates’ names, contact information, key resume points, interview times and more. At the end of the selection process, it’s time to onboard the new employees. Managing applicants and new employees can become especially daunting if your organization has several positions to be filled at once. Many recruiting systems include a candidate pipeline, which is a tool for tracking applicants and their respective information throughout the hiring process. A candidate pipeline may have drag and drop capabilities for ease of use or a feature for tagging coworkers on items you need them to see. Some other candidate management tools to look for in a system are: Alerts and notifications Auto-response mechanisms Duplicate management Onboarding FAQs How Do I Know I’m Ready for a Recruiting System? There are a few pivotal signs that your business might be ready to implement a recruiting system. Here are some of the factors that might indicate it’s time to upgrade your operations: Open positions are staying open for long periods Candidate pipeline is disorganized or has bottlenecks You’re looking to improve recruiting operations, whether that means increasing recruiter’s productivity or promoting diversity and inclusivity in hiring You’re having trouble finding the right talent What’s the Difference Between Recruiting System and an ATS? An applicant tracking system (ATS) is designed to search for candidates and track applicants just like a recruiting system, but it doesn’t have as many capabilities. A recruiting system is a large suite and other programs, such as an ATS, fall under it. An ATS feature is an excellent asset for any recruiting solution, as it’s responsible for some unique, essential capabilities. Here are a few: Automated resume parsing Automated email responses Candidate search Advanced integrations to career websites Mobile-optimized job applications How Do I Select a Recruiting System? Before you begin the selection process, you need to determine the staff’s bottlenecks and issues. Once you have that information, you can decide what software features will improve operations and search for vendors that offer them. Read our requirements checklist to get started. It’s a guide written to help those in the early stages of the software selection process that outlines the standard recruitment features. Read More Resources for Software Selection Recruiting Software In-Depth Comparison Report Recruiting Software Requirements Template Pricing Guide Applicant Tracking Compensation Management Payroll Management Talent Assessment Talent Management Workforce Management Most Popular Articles Recruitment Popular Posts The 3 Best Free Recruitment Software Tools of 2026 The Top 9 Recruitment Software Features & Requirements Checklist Taleo vs iCIMs vs Jobvite vs iSmartRecruit vs Bullhorn: Which is the Winner For Your Business? The 5 Best Staffing Agency Software of 2026 The 5 Best Cloud Recruitment Software of 2026 Recent Articles Recent Recruitment PostsWhat Is Resume Parsing? A Comprehensive GuideTaleo vs iCIMs vs Jobvite vs iSmartRecruit vs Bullhorn: Which is the Winner For Your Business?The Recruitment Process: A Comprehensive GuideThe 3 Best Free Recruitment Software Tools of 2026The 5 Best Staffing Agency Software of 2026 See More Confidence Comes from Data Recruitment software selection is complex and beset with problems for both IT buyers and solution providers. We do three things to make it fast and simple: FREE Software Selection Platform Our platform provides best-practices, including requirements templates & vendor comparisons, to help you make the right decisions for your unique needs, in a fraction of the time. Try it FREE. Start Selecting Software Aggregated Reviews We have collected every software review available online, crunched every last word using our proprietary Sentiment Analysis algorithms, all so we can tell you how a software product is viewed in its marketplace, retrospectively. Get Recruitment Software Reviews Professional Analysis We relentlessly collect and analyze data about software, then compile and share it so every company has the same access to the information. The information we gain is then used in our Software Selection platform to help you find the right software. See Analyst’s Top Recruiting Software Picks Your Guides Our industry journalists proudly distill the helpful information you read on SelectHub, always on the mission to share what matters so you can make your best decisions independently. Recruitment articles are written and edited by: Mariah Hansen Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst As the Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst at SelectHub, Mariah edits and manages content for more than 40 different software categories, as well as writing for a couple of them herself. Show More Madeline Reinbolt Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst Madeline Reinbolt is a Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst at SelectHub. She writes content for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Employee Performance Management, Distribution and Recruiting. Show More Payal Tikait Market Analyst and Technical Content Writer Payal is a Market Analyst and Technical Content Writer at SelectHub. She is passionate about curating content for business intelligence, ERP and human resource domain. Show More Most Recent Articles --- [Home](https://www.selecthub.com/) \> Recruitment ![What Is Recruitment?](https://www.selecthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/what-is-recruitment.jpg) # What is Recruitment? ## Recruitment helps you: * Expedite and optimize the hiring process * Attract and search for candidates * Evaluate candidates * Manage candidates and employees ## Expedite and optimize the hiring process Recruitment is the process of searching for, evaluating and hiring people to join your organization. It’s typically carried out by recruiters and HR managers. They’re responsible for filling the open position in a timely, efficient manner. Recruiting entails a wide range of tasks with the end goal of hiring individuals with the desired work experience and characteristics. For example, with [recruiting software](https://www.selecthub.com/recruiting-software/), users can examine several candidates’ resumes and gather their key points by using resume parsing tools. Automating resume extraction helps you focus on the task at hand, which is identifying candidates that you’d like to interview. Once you’ve selected your candidates, software can help you schedule interviews with built-in or integrated calendars. Your coworkers have visibility into the candidate pipeline on the platform, and you’re well on your way to filling your open position. These are just a couple of capabilities of a system, a tool for expediting and optimizing the hiring process. ## Attract and search for candidates The first step in the recruiting process is candidate sourcing. Candidate sourcing begins with writing a job description and distributing the posting wherever potential candidates may see it. Most recruiters like to “cast a wide net,” or promote open positions in many places, as to catch the eye of passive candidates who may have otherwise not been privy to the opportunity. Recruiting systems can automatically share your job posting to several platforms at once with the click of a button. A more advanced program could track which of those platforms are generating the best candidates and employees. Another key feature is a career portal or a branded company website that candidates can log into, view and apply for your open positions. Other candidate sourcing tools include: * Career website integration * Social media platform integration * Open position search capabilities * Single-click applications ## Evaluate candidates After you’ve selected a pool of candidates, it’s time to start evaluating them. Evaluation processes vary from one company to the next, but a general workflow includes pre-screening, interviewing responsibilities, resume management and referral and background checks. Some systems facilitate a collaborative, transparent hiring process with messaging or note-taking capabilities. Another example is assistance with interview question creation, which saves you time, promotes consistency and mitigates biases. At this point, you must be able to stay organized and effectively communicate with team members and applicants. Recruiting software can help you with all of these tasks so you can focus all of your energy on the applicants and making the best decision. Some tools that can help you accomplish candidate evaluation include: * Resume parsing tools * Bulk resume upload * Referral checks * Background checks * Calendar integration * Automated pre-screening ## Manage candidates and employees Throughout the entire recruiting process, candidate management is one of your most foremost tasks. Recruiters must keep track of candidates’ names, contact information, key resume points, interview times and more. At the end of the selection process, it’s time to onboard the new employees. Managing applicants and new employees can become especially daunting if your organization has several positions to be filled at once. Many recruiting systems include a candidate pipeline, which is a tool for tracking applicants and their respective information throughout the hiring process. A candidate pipeline may have drag and drop capabilities for ease of use or a feature for tagging coworkers on items you need them to see. Some other candidate management tools to look for in a system are: * Alerts and notifications * Auto-response mechanisms * Duplicate management * Onboarding ## FAQs ### How Do I Know I’m Ready for a Recruiting System? There are a few pivotal signs that your business might be ready to implement a recruiting system. Here are some of the factors that might indicate it’s time to upgrade your operations: * Open positions are staying open for long periods * Candidate pipeline is disorganized or has bottlenecks * You’re looking to improve recruiting operations, whether that means increasing recruiter’s productivity or promoting diversity and inclusivity in hiring * You’re having trouble finding the right talent ### What’s the Difference Between Recruiting System and an ATS? An [applicant tracking system (ATS)](https://www.selecthub.com/c/applicant-tracking-systems/) is designed to search for candidates and track applicants just like a recruiting system, but it doesn’t have as many capabilities. A recruiting system is a large suite and other programs, such as an ATS, fall under it. An ATS feature is an excellent asset for any recruiting solution, as it’s responsible for some unique, essential capabilities. Here are a few: * Automated resume parsing * Automated email responses * Candidate search * Advanced integrations to career websites * Mobile-optimized job applications ### How Do I Select a Recruiting System? Before you begin the selection process, you need to determine the staff’s bottlenecks and issues. Once you have that information, you can decide what software features will improve operations and search for vendors that offer them. Read our [requirements checklist](https://www.selecthub.com/hris/recruitment-software-requirements/) to get started. It’s a guide written to help those in the early stages of the software selection process that outlines the standard recruitment features. Read More ## Resources for Software Selection [Recruiting Software ](https://www.selecthub.com/c/recruiting-software/) [In-Depth Comparison Report ](https://pmo.selecthub.com/top-recruiting-software-report/) [Recruiting Software Requirements Template ](https://pmo.selecthub.com/recruitment-software-requirements-templa/) **Pricing Guide** [Applicant Tracking](https://www.selecthub.com/category/applicant-tracking/) [Compensation Management](https://www.selecthub.com/category/compensation-management/) [Payroll Management](https://www.selecthub.com/category/payroll-management/) [Talent Assessment](https://www.selecthub.com/category/talent-assessment/) [Talent Management](https://www.selecthub.com/category/talent-management/) [Workforce Management](https://www.selecthub.com/category/workforce-management/) ## Most Popular Articles Recruitment Popular Posts * [The 3 Best Free Recruitment Software Tools of 2026](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/free-recruitment-software/) * [The Top 9 Recruitment Software Features & Requirements Checklist](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/recruitment-software-requirements/) * [Taleo vs iCIMs vs Jobvite vs iSmartRecruit vs Bullhorn: Which is the Winner For Your Business?](https://www.selecthub.com/talent-management/taleo-and-icims-and-jobvite-competitors/) * [The 5 Best Staffing Agency Software of 2026](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/staffing-agency-software/) * [The 5 Best Cloud Recruitment Software of 2026](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/cloud-recruitment-software/) ## Recent Articles Recent Recruitment Posts * ### [What Is Resume Parsing? A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/resume-parsing/) * ### [Taleo vs iCIMs vs Jobvite vs iSmartRecruit vs Bullhorn: Which is the Winner For Your Business?](https://www.selecthub.com/talent-management/taleo-and-icims-and-jobvite-competitors/) * ### [The Recruitment Process: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/recruitment-process/) * ### [The 3 Best Free Recruitment Software Tools of 2026](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/free-recruitment-software/) * ### [The 5 Best Staffing Agency Software of 2026](https://www.selecthub.com/recruitment/staffing-agency-software/) [See More](#moreArticles) ## Confidence Comes from Data Recruitment software selection is complex and beset with problems for both IT buyers and solution providers. **We do three things to make it fast and simple:** ### FREE Software Selection Platform Our platform provides best-practices, including requirements templates & vendor comparisons, to help you make the right decisions for your unique needs, in a fraction of the time. Try it FREE. [Start Selecting Software ](https://www.selecthub.com/about/start-free-selection-project-site/) ### Aggregated Reviews We have collected every software review available online, crunched every last word using our proprietary Sentiment Analysis algorithms, all so we can tell you how a software product is viewed in its marketplace, retrospectively. [Get Recruitment Software Reviews ](https://www.selecthub.com/c/recruiting-software/) ### Professional Analysis We relentlessly collect and analyze data about software, then compile and share it so every company has the same access to the information. The information we gain is then used in our Software Selection platform to help you find the right software. [See Analyst’s Top Recruiting Software Picks ](https://www.selecthub.com/c/recruiting-software/) ## Your Guides Our industry journalists proudly distill the helpful information you read on SelectHub, always on the mission to share what matters so you can make your best decisions independently. Recruitment articles are written and edited by: [ ![Mariah Hansen](https://www.selecthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mariah-Hansen.jpg) ](https://www.selecthub.com/author/mariah-hansen/) ### Mariah Hansen Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst As the Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst at SelectHub, Mariah edits and manages content for more than 40 different software categories, as well as writing for a couple of them herself. [ Show More](https://www.selecthub.com/author/mariah-hansen/) [ ![Madeline Reinbolt](https://www.selecthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/madeline-reinbolt.jpg) ](https://www.selecthub.com/author/madeline-reinbolt/) ### Madeline Reinbolt Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst Madeline Reinbolt is a Content Editor and Senior Market Analyst at SelectHub. She writes content for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Employee Performance Management, Distribution and Recruiting. [ Show More](https://www.selecthub.com/author/madeline-reinbolt/) [ ![Payal Tikait](https://www.selecthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Payal-Tikait.jpg) ](https://www.selecthub.com/author/payal-tikait/) ### Payal Tikait Market Analyst and Technical Content Writer Payal is a Market Analyst and Technical Content Writer at SelectHub. She is passionate about curating content for business intelligence, ERP and human resource domain. 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