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    SmartSearch ATS

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/ASmartSearch is a web-based talent acquisition and staffing management software. Features include job posting to job boards and social media outlets, resume parsing, and automated workflow. SmartSearch advertises robust customer service and implementation assistance.N/A
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    SmartSearch ATS
    Considered Both Products
    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I did not choose to purchase this software.

    If you are someone who wants to go back and forth with the rep and customize a tool and reports that match your business then you will like this tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    SmartSearch is superior.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    We have looked at multiple alternatives over the years at both Gates and our collective experiences prior to joining Gates. In our opinion, SmartSearch is the right choice for our business today. We have been able to scale it globally and conduct all of our major requirements …
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    We really have not used any other products. We started with SmartSearch a very long time ago when the ATS business was in it's infancy and have never seen a demo or a recommendation that has convinced us to move elsewhere.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    SmartSearch is far, far, far better than our experience with any other system. It may not be as "pretty" but the technology and service blow away the competition.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    We initially selected SmartSearch because it was more affordable than other options. Now, because we have invested so much in getting the reports and work flows to work, it is difficult to leave for another product. And yet, because SmartSearch is old and does not have all …
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    Functionally, SmartSearch is not on the same page as ZipRecruiter. ZipRecruiter as a platform is much more geared toward helping applicants and is essentially a glorified resume database. SmartSearch offers so much more in terms of features and abilities, that would not really …
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I used the other products at other companies. I was not the decision maker in using SmartSearch. SmartSearch is great for customization and for keeping other vested parties in the loop.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS

    I have used many ATS. Some clients needed me to help them select their ATS. SmartSearch ATS (in my mind) kills many of the newer upstarts because they are a confident, mature ATS that focuses on the needs of their clients and provides unparalleled support.. Some ATS are …

    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    SmartSearch did more of what we needed it to do and did it better than any other product at an affordable price with excellent scalability. The staff is easy to work with and it wasn't a hard push to buy their product. It's web-based and has a pretty decent mobile application …
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    SmartSearch is by far the easiest and most effective ATS that I have used. It is extremely user friendly and integrates well with other products to eliminate duplicate efforts.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    Monster is used for people who you know are definitely in the market for a new job. SmartSearch is used to administer and maintain a database of members.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    We have looked at other ATS products such as BrassRing, Position Management, SilkRoad, and Taleo.
    We moved off of SmartSearch ATS since we outgrew the system capabilities and needed to implement robust reporting and a manager portal.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    SmartSearch was already in place before I started. Compared to other programs I have worked with, it is much nicer. It is streamlined, easy to use, good user interface, compatible with Outlook, has the ability to export and much more!
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    Taleo, UltiPro, Oracle, - smart search is user friendly and has great tools for searching candidates.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    Stacks up equally.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    The only other like system that I have used was PipelineDeals, and that was more for sales, versus recruiting. So my answer can't be applicable to this question.
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I have used Pointwing, Ultra-Staff, and SmartSearch. Of the 3 SmartSearch was the fastest and the smoothest to use. It was more customizable and caused less issues when used. While I am not familiar enough with the reporting end of things, I would say that may be where it may …
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I love Adobe Echosign for what it is designed to do - secure signatures electronically. It's very convenient to be in one state and be able to do business nationally by getting documents and contracts signed electronically. It's so much faster than faxing or scanning used to …
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I would rate iCims as #1, Newton #2, and Smart Search #3
    Incentivized
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    It is day & night when compared to other available products. However I would say sales support and customer service were significant in our decision making process.
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I have not used any other similar products.
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    i think they are very different systems and i would say i like smartsearch better. i did not select the system, the company was already utilizing it when i started. The other company I used ss at already had it in place as well but I believed used more aspects of it then my …
    Chose SmartSearch ATS
    I have not used other or similar products.
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    SmartSearch ATS
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    SmartSearch ATS
    3.4
    17 Ratings
    Job Requisition Management3.017 Ratings
    Company Website Posting3.017 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media1.013 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting1.017 Ratings
    Customized Application Form9.016 Ratings
    Resume Management1.017 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.016 Ratings
    Candidate Search3.017 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking3.017 Ratings
    Collaboration1.015 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation1.014 Ratings
    Email Templates1.016 Ratings
    User Permissions1.016 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts5.513 Ratings
    Reporting8.016 Ratings
    User Ratings
    SmartSearch ATS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    3.0
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (10 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.4
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.0
    (3 ratings)