ATS
Implementing an Applicant Tracking System
A step-by-step guide to successfully implement your new ATS and migrate from your current hiring process.
4-6 weeks
Medium
Implementation Steps
Set up your team and define success metrics before starting implementation.
Key Tips:
- Identify a project lead and implementation team (typically 2-3 people)
- Document your current hiring process and pain points
- Define what success looks like (e.g., time-to-hire, candidate experience)
- Get buy-in from all stakeholders (HR, hiring managers, recruiters)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Not cleaning data before migration - leads to messy system from day one
- ×Trying to replicate old broken processes instead of improving them
- ×Insufficient training - users revert to old methods
- ×No clear project owner - implementation drags on
- ×Going live with everything at once - too overwhelming
- ×Not testing integrations thoroughly before launch
Best Practices
- Start with your ideal hiring process, then configure the ATS to support it
- Keep workflows simple at first - you can add complexity later
- Document everything (processes, decisions, configurations)
- Create champions in each department to help drive adoption
- Review analytics monthly and adjust processes based on data
- Schedule regular training refreshers for new and existing users
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