Which hiring tool has simple candidate management?
Look for an ATS that lets you set up a custom view – the columns you want to see in the candidate list – or a kanban board where candidates sit in columns by the stage they're in. The system should remember and save your preferred layout and view. You can customize and sort individual list items. You then share candidates with managers, most conveniently through a mobile app built for managers – it's the fastest way to get feedback from them and collaborate with them.
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Two views of candidates: kanban and list
There's no single right way to look at candidates. It's a very subjective thing: some people like the list view, some like kanban.
| View | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Kanban | Candidates as cards in columns by the stage they're in. |
| List view | A table where each candidate is a row and you choose the columns. |
One note from practice: kanban stops being clear once you have a larger number of candidates. But don't turn it into a math problem of which is better. A good ATS has both views and lets you switch between them.
Related features: Kanban · List view of candidates · Comparing candidates for a role
Custom columns and a saved view
Every recruiter tracks something different. Some need to see the candidate's source and response date, others expected salary and location. So the system has to let you choose columns, sort them, and above all remember the setup.
The system should remember and save your preferred view – whether you choose custom columns or kanban.
A seeming trifle that decides whether people enjoy using the system. So ask whether each user's view is saved per user, or whether the setup is shared across the whole company.
Related features: Configurable views with custom fields · Configurable reporting tables · Bulk actions on candidates · Full-text search in resumes
Manager feedback decides hiring speed
The other half of "simple management" doesn't concern the recruiter but the person they send candidates to. Hiring rarely stalls on the recruiter's side.
That's why the fastest route to feedback is a mobile app for hiring managers. The manager gets a notification, opens the candidate on their phone between two meetings, looks at the resume and rates them on the spot – with a thumbs-up, stars, or a short note.
Related features: Simplified manager views · Sharing selected candidates · Mobile app for managers · Rating with a thumbs-up or stars · Tablet app
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This guide is published by Recruitis.io, an ATS. How we handle candidate management:
- We offer both a kanban and a list view of candidates, and you can switch between them.
- Custom views: you choose and sort columns, and the system remembers your preferred view.
- Sharing candidates with hiring managers, who have simplified views and need no training.
- A mobile app for managers – the fastest way to get feedback and candidate ratings from them.
- Users are included in the price with no limit on their number, so you don't have to deny managers access because of licenses.
Straight up: the mobile app targets managers and their feedback. It won't replace the recruiter's full work – setting up workflows, bulk actions, reporting – on a phone, and we don't try to make it.
Frequently asked questions
Why does an ATS need a mobile app for hiring managers?
A mobile app built for hiring managers is the simplest and most convenient way to exchange information between a recruiter and a manager. It's also the fastest way to get feedback from a manager and collaborate with them on a candidate: the manager opens the candidate on their phone, reviews the resume and rates them on the spot.