Trakstar Hire Blog / Hiring Software & Tools

Remote work is suddenly one of the most talked-about trends among professionals. Every day, people are sharing their work-from-home tips and another well-known company announces plans to expand its remote work policy.  However, COVID-19 has only accelerated a trend that was already on the rise. FlexJobs reports that the number of remote positions had increased…

The journey from posting a job opening to welcoming a new employee to your team is a long one, made up of various stages. And as with any multi-step process, there are stages your organization does well and others that need improvements. There may even be a single bottleneck that slows everything down. Some problems…

Big news! We’re excited to share that Trakstar Hire has been recognized for being a leader in the recruiting and applicant tracking system (ATS) industry. FinancesOnline has presented us with their Expert’s Choice 2019, Great User Experience 2019, and Supreme Software 2019 awards in the hiring software category. FinancesOnline is the fastest-growing independent review platform…

Google has announced they will shut down their Google Hire applicant tracking system (ATS) on September 1, 2020. That means many organizations must find a new solution to manage their recruiting and hiring activities within the coming months. Trakstar Hire is your ideal replacement for Google Hire. We offer all the same features, plus a…

Sure, it’s easy not to send a rejection letter to a candidate you’ve decided to pass on. No one likes sharing bad news and many recruiters would rather avoid the uncomfortable situation and focus on the candidates still in contention. But notifying someone they’re not going to get the job is the right thing to…

Making a job offer is a crucial final step in the hiring journey. After investing so much time and effort, it’s important your organization gets that much-needed “yes” from the ideal candidate. The team here at Trakstar is excited to announce users can now create and send an employment offer directly from the hiring solution.…

Filling an open position takes 42 days on average, according to SHRM’s 2016 Human Benchmarking Report. That’s nearly a month and a half a role sits open as the company tries to find the right person to hire. Many companies get off to a fast start but hit a bottleneck when it comes time to…

The coming impact of computers and machines on the workforce is a hot topic. Technology is improving at a rapid pace and companies are finding more efficient ways to accomplish basic tasks. However, technology will soon do more than simply work faster and stronger than a human can. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) means…

A company’s careers page is an important yet often overlooked part of their website. Many companies just list their open roles and link to the online application. But that’s only part of what goes into a successful careers page. This section of your website should also summarize what it’s like to work for your company.…

Running a startup is a lot of work. It takes commitment, detailed planning and a great deal of time and effort. Since there’s so much to it, it’s important to use the right tools to accomplish each task correctly and on time. Any startup with a bright future should have a unique vision. However, there…