Ask a recruiter how things are going, and nine out of ten will answer: “Busy!” Admit it, you’re probably guilty of it too. And it’s no surprise—recruiters are constantly searching for the best candidates, striving to keep hiring managers satisfied, minimizing time-to-hire, maximizing conversion rates, and responding to candidates as quickly as possible. And the list goes on. How great would a digital assistant be? 

One that takes a lot of work off your hands and makes the rest easier. A competency-driven ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is your digital PA when it comes to recruiting. It not only delivers the best matches but also provides numerous practical benefits in daily operations. Here are 5 practical advantages—in other words, what’s in it for me?

1- Save time: find the best match faster

For simplicity, let’s assume you’re already using a traditional ATS. Still recruiting and selecting without an ATS? Then multiply all these tips by a factor of 3 😉

A traditional ATS provides tools such as workflows, talent pools, ratings, and more. However, in most cases, you still need to review CVs, assessments, or games yourself and forward them to hiring managers.

A competency-driven ATS works for you. By setting selection criteria in advance, your ATS ranks candidates based on matching scores. The candidate whose competencies best align with your ideal profile automatically scores the highest. Find your perfect match faster and stop endlessly sifting through CVs.

2- Less administration: focus on what really matters

Manually entering data, sorting candidates, and reviewing CVs—all of this eats up your time. A competency-driven ATS automates many of these tasks or makes them completely unnecessary. Forwarding CVs to hiring managers? No longer needed. You simply give the hiring manager access to the digital selection process, and they can view incoming candidates in real time.

Meanwhile, you can focus on more enjoyable tasks.

3- More talent through truly objective selection

Unconscious biases—we all have them. As humans, we are always biased to some degree, even if we don’t want to be. A competency-driven ATS selects solely based on objective criteria, giving all candidates an equal opportunity.

Recruitment and selection in this way reduces discrimination and promotes diversity and inclusion. Not only that—it also ensures you don’t miss out on any talent, including candidates you might have unintentionally excluded.

4- Talent development: invest in your own team

Did you know that your workforce is your largest talent pool? An untapped talent pool, that is. Employees are often overlooked in recruitment strategies, even though they are your greatest asset. All you need to do is offer training or development opportunities to retain them. Want to give your employees’ growth path a boost? With a competency-driven ATS, you can map out their skills and competencies.

This way, you can offer targeted development programs, continuously improving your team and retaining talent.

5- Track it to know it

A competency-driven ATS provides valuable data about your recruitment process—and measuring is still knowing. This allows you to easily identify areas for improvement in your hiring process. Why does one job posting convert better than another? Which actions actually lead to more candidates? Are you assessing the right competencies? Do candidates with the right profile truly fit the role?

Questions that a competency-driven ATS can easily answer for you. Stop guessing—start measuring.

Conclusion: more than just matching

A competency-driven ATS is more than just a convenient tool. It’s your strategic, digital partner—your digital colleague that takes care of tedious tasks, saving you time every day. It helps you work more efficiently, develop your talent to its full potential, and makes decisions based on data rather than assumptions or gut feelings. Invest in a competency-driven ATS and experience the difference in your daily work!

Still not convinced about the benefits of a competency-driven ATS? Schedule a no-obligation appointment with us, and we’ll tell you everything about the possibilities. Not convinced yet? You can even try it free for two weeks! Not satisfied? You’re not tied to anything. Curious? Contact us, and we’ll gladly guide you.