Zoho Recruit is a cloud-based applicant tracking system (ATS) that helps streamline and simplify your hiring process. As a beginner, learning how to use Zoho Recruit can seem daunting, but it is actually quite user-friendly once you get the hang of the key features. In this beginner’s guide, we will walk you through the basics of getting started with Zoho Recruit.

Getting Started

The first step is to sign up for a Zoho Recruit account. You can start with a free 15-day trial to test out the software before committing to a paid plan. Once signed up, you will be asked to configure your account by adding basic company information. You also need to set up customized hiring stages that match your unique hiring workflow.

Posting Jobs

Posting open positions is easy in Zoho Recruit. You simply click on “Add Job” and fill out important job details including title, description, location, department, salary range and more. You can post jobs to third-party job boards with one additional click. Zoho Recruit is integrated with many major boards to make advertising roles easier.

Organizing Applicants

As applicants start applying for your open positions, you need a way to track them. Zoho Recruit makes it easy to view, sort and communicate with candidates. On the candidates tab, you can use filters to search for applicants by current stage, date applied, experience level, location and other attributes. Key information is displayed in a table view to help compare applicants at a glance.

Tracking Outreach

Beyond applicants reaching out directly through your website or job boards, Zoho Recruit helps you manage outbound recruiting efforts as well. You can create tasks tied to specific candidates like following up after a phone screen, conducting a second interview etc. Tasks keep you on top of important next steps in advancing candidates towards hire.

Collaborating with Team Members

Hiring typically involves multiple people across interviewing, assessments, screening calls etc. Zoho Recruit allows you to collaborate seamlessly. You can @mention colleagues in different notes or comments to loop them into a candidate evaluation discussion. Permissions allow certain team members to only access relevant candidate information as well.

Analytics Reporting

One major advantage of using Zoho Recruit is tapping into powerful analytics for data-driven hiring decisions. The various reports give insights into source of hires, time to fill, offer acceptance rates and other KPIs. You can view standard reports under the Analytics tab or create custom reports tailored to your specific business objectives around recruiting.

While this beginner’s guide only scratches the surface, it covers the key areas to quickly get up and running with Zoho Recruit. As you start using the ATS, explore the different features and capabilities available to streamline and enhance your company’s hiring processes. How To Use Zoho Recruit For Beginners is designed to be intuitive and has robust customer support resources for any questions along the way as well.