We’re excited to bring you the latest updates and enhancements to your Talent Acquisition platform, designed to empower recruiters and improve your hiring process. Let’s dive in to see what’s new this month.

Explore the new updates to the Candidate Flow in :Recruit

We recenty introduced several improvements to our Candidate Flow within :Recruit, designed to empower recruiters. We’ve upgraded the user interface, added flexible note-taking capabilities, a simplified search bar, and revised the way you view attachments in the applications log.

All to give you a more intuitive recruiting workflow.  

Go to your :Recruit platform to check out the updates or get the full details here: https://scouttalenthq.com/news/candidate-flow-update 

Introducing Felix, Your New AI Chatbot! 

Felix, your Talent Acquisition Assistant, now provides instant support! Felix is available 24/7 to provide immediate answers to your questions, and can connect you with our Client Success Specialists when needed.

How to Use Felix:

• On :Recruit or :Recruit Essentials: Click the chat icon at the bottom right corner of your screen. 
• In the Resource Centre: Access Felix here.
• Simply type your question, choose from the suggested options, or explore the support guides.

Check it out now to see how Felix can assist you! Learn More

:Recruit 

• Increased Efficiency with a New LinkedIn Integration

The default job application form now includes a dedicated field for applicants to add their LinkedIn profile URL. This update saves recruiters valuable time by providing direct access to an applicant’s LinkedIn profile, automating the process and enhancing efficiency. Coming Soon Feature: If the LinkedIn URL isn’t provided, recruiters will be able to easily search for the profile directly from :Recruit with a single click. Stay tuned for more details!

• Candidates Tag Column in Applications Has Been Set to On by Default 

The Candidates Tag table setting is now enabled by default, simplifying the review process and saving you time by making this frequently used feature instantly available.

• Added the Ability to Edit/Delete SMS Templates 

You can now edit or delete SMS templates directly from the application interface, allowing for more flexible and efficient candidate communications.

• Added User and Timestamp to Job Notes Section 

Job notes now include the Recruiter’s name and timestamp, enhancing transparency and making it easier to track updates and communications.

:Recruit & :Engage 

• Improved Error Messaging

Error messages have been updated to provide clearer, more informative guidance, helping you understand and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

UX/UI Updates and Improvements: Enhancing Visual Consistency and Organisation

:Engage

• General Alignment Updates
  

  We have updated symbol alignments in :Engage’s email analytics to ensure consistency with the rest of :Engage and :Recruit. These alignment adjustments enhance the visual uniformity and overall user experience across our platform.

Bug Fixes: Continuous improvement of the platform’s performance and reliability.

• Prevented Duplicate Event Bookings: Added a fix to stop double booking, so candidates can’t be scheduled for the same event more than once.
• Bulk Delete Candidates Function Restored: Recruiters can now easily select and delete multiple candidates at once in the :Engage candidate pools, making it simpler to manage candidates efficiently.
• Email Status Display Restored: Email status (opened, clicked, etc.) will now correctly show in the activities section of an application, ensuring comprehensive tracking of email interactions.
• Country Filter Issue Fixed: In :Engage, selected countries will now filter correctly, resolving previous issues with geographic filtering.
• Expanded Event Booking Window: Resolved the issue causing ‘Add to Event’ and ‘Invite to Timeslot’ to only show the next 7 days of events. You can now book candidates into any event created in the future.
• Attachment Preview Function Restored: Fixed the issue where attachments in :Engage were automatically downloading. Users can now preview attachments before downloading them.
• Email Template Deletion Issue Fixed: Fixed role permissions to allow users to trash unneeded email templates, restoring the ability to manage email templates effectively.

COMING SOON

Exciting updates coming to the Applications Workflow in :Recruit!

We’re thrilled to announce a series of key updates to the applications workflow in :Recruit, designed to streamline your hiring process and enhance your team’s efficiency. Here’s a sneak peak of what you can look forward to:

• Revamped Applications Workflow: Our latest updates focus on improving the flow and providing an intuitive design. Your team can now effortlessly navigate applications, add necessary documents, follow up with candidates, and make quick decisions with our helpful AI summaries.
• LinkedIn Integration: Easily search and add LinkedIn profiles for each application, ensuring all candidate information is in one place.
• Updated Resume Preview: Preview all pages of a PDF resume directly within the application, eliminating the need to download and open files separately, saving you precious time.

These updates are designed to make your recruitment process smoother and more efficient, helping you make quicker, more informed decisions. Stay tuned for more updates!

New To :Onboard: Join Our Feedback List And Help Shape The Changes

We’re planning to enhance and revamp :Onboard, our easy-to-use onboarding software, to better meet your needs and ensure your new hires are ready to make an impact from day one. You’re invited to join our feedback list to test new features and help shape a tool that truly supports your onboarding requirements. Sign up now!

We continuously enhance our platform based on your valuable feedback. We appreciate your input, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at Support@scouttalent.com.au with any suggestions or ideas. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to shape the future of our product.

Stay tuned for more updates, and happy recruiting!