Choosing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a key HR decision. An ATS does more than track applications; it shapes candidate experience, recruiter efficiency, and data integration. Many ATS rollouts fail due to poor preparation, vague requirements, and overlooked integration issues. A structured approach fixes that. 1. Preparatory Activities: Building the Foundation Start by organizing your internal processes before contacting vendors. Current state analysis: Which systems

I recently saw a viral "Job Ad from Hell" on LinkedIn—hilarious for all the wrong reasons. It’s a prime example of clumsy AI use in recruiting, and a reminder that DEI standards still vary greatly by region. JobAd from hell. Rather than focusing on poor examples, I wanted to explore what happens when AI is given a genuinely useful task. To explore this, I prompted my favorite assistant to analyze what the “perfect” job ad would look like for each generation, considering value

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