Web-based Applicant Tracking
Web-based applicant tracking describes a job-centric recruiting software solution that is accessible to applicants and users from anywhere as long as an Internet connection is accessible. Also known as Software as a Service (SaaS), this type of software application does not require the installation of software to one’s personal computer, as generally only a username and password are required to login to the application via a web browser.
Subscribers to web based applicant tracking software, such as human resources professionals and recruiting specialists, typically pay ongoing access fees but receive the benefit of continuous feature updates and improvements without the need to download new software versions frequently.
All of ExactHire’s hiring software solutions utilize SaaS technology.
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Harlan Schafir2021-01-27 16:10:282023-04-26 09:35:51Your Application Process is Worse Than You Think
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