Talos ATS

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The Talos ATS is great and has lots of really useful functionality, but most ATSs will do the same thing. What really sets them apart is their customer service. The team are fantastic, at every level. They understand the challenges we face and go above and beyond to help us solve them. They speak our language and are always on hand to offer support and guidance, often working with our other suppliers to help get the results we need.

Nachteile

There are better ATSs on the market - but it really depends on what you need and how you're going to use the system. For a business of our size and structure, Talos is the perfect tool to meet our needs now and in the future.

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Having all the candidates in one system that we can progress through the recruitment stages. Having agencies being able to upload directly is great and also allowing managers to access/screen/reject/progress and add notes is very efficient timewise.

Nachteile

Waiting for the Teams integration has been frustrating as this would make interviewing so much easier. Also notifications to Managers when new candidates apply for their jobs would be a huge help to remind them to log into the system.

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The ease of use and clear cut nature of the platform. Using Talos as an ATS is a dream compare to other more clunky versions I have used before.

Nachteile

One of the downsides was not being able to add and change users, but a quick call with me Customer Success Manager has changed that and made my user experience 360.

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Useful to have a one stop shop for recruitment where all roles are clearly visible and you can track and easily reject, progress candidates

Nachteile

I find it hard to understand exactly where the roles are being posted and then sometimes how to find them on job boards. It would be better to allow you to select the job boards you want to ensure your role is featured on and then perhaps give you an option to boost certain roles with sponsorship or on specialist sites for an additional fee easily.

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It is very simple to use - design is also quite nice.

Nachteile

There's nothing in particular I don't like about Talos.

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Once you get your head around the system you see the benefits.
Tracking and updating is very well done.

Nachteile

There are a lot of steps to take, at the start it can be a bit difficult

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It’s a seamless process to post job vacancies, track applications, and manage candidate communication—all from one centralised location.

Nachteile

Applicant ID changing when moved from section to section.

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Ease of use
Keep easy track of the volume of candidates we have

Nachteile

Took some time to get used to (new way of working for me)
Some reporting took time to set up

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makes the tracking of applicants tidy and easy.

Nachteile

i do think it should follow an applicant journey rather than having to search for the applicant again after each time they are changed from one area to another.

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Makes tracking candidates very easy and simple while being very user friendly.

Nachteile

I think setting people for a call back could be improved as Talos could give you a reminder for calls as people do get lost when set to call backs.

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Such a great support team, very speedy & helpful!

Nachteile

DocuSign functionality is very time intensive to get up and running

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Vorteile

I find Talos easy to use, reporting stats are effective in our decision making, creating posts and setting up a new job board are easy.

Nachteile

Some job boards do not allow you to repost a vacancy to the original reference number.

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The simplicity of Talos' ATS is the best feature. Very simple to use and navigate, and to find all required information. It has certainly helped our recruitment process by consolidating all of our applicants from multiple sources into one location. It works perfectly alongside our other systems and really helps us to recruit effectively on a daily basis.

Nachteile

Some features/functions can be a bit slow at times such as the candidate search function but we appreciate that we are one of Talos' biggest users and the sheer number of applications we receive daily will put strain on the system. Overall it is a fantastic system which meets all of our recruitment needs!

Vorteile

Easy to use across multiple sites with many users and locked templates

Nachteile

Nothing, we have added multiple products over the last year, including trust ID DocuSign, DBS, microsite and Talos engage

Vorteile

Easy to manage candidate process via Talos

Nachteile

emails go to candidates spam folder, this creates follow up emails

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It is very easy to use and straight forward.

Nachteile

there are a lot of other aspects of the software that it is able to do that we were not aware of from the start

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Simple & easy to use. Reliable and does what we need it to do.

Nachteile

It's not a completely bespoke set up so there are are some features that are unnecessary for our needs and some minor tweaks that we would make if it was. With that said you're not paying for a completely bespoke system here and the team have made a number of changes and custom development as far as practical for them to ensure the system continues to meet the needs of our business.

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Vorteile

The applicant management trough each progression stage works really well and receives the most positive feedback from our users / recruiting managers, many of which struggled with our previous ATS. The performance of our adverts is significantly improved via the automatic postings on free resources such as Indeed, LinkedIn and our own website (which is hosted by 360/Talos as part of the ATS set up).

Nachteile

The requisition module needs to be updated to include more flexibility than the current hierarchy set up in the background allows, both in terms of choosing approving managers / levels of approval required and the set up of the fields to make them more customised/integrated with our internal language and needs.

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Makes the candidate experience seamless from our careers page to the ATS (without them knowing). Each step of the candidate journey is trackable as well as all communication. Links well to other advertising sites. Love the link to DocuSign, this helped especially in seasonal recruitment, when sending out mass onboarding documentation.

Nachteile

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It is really easy to use, unlike other systems I have looked at that overcomplicate it where it is not needed. Also the SMS & video interview features are great and keep getting better with every update.

Nachteile

Some of the limitations within the system, but every time we come up with an idea that would work for us, Talos are usually already looking to develop the system to update it. They have made so mnay updates following our suggestions I lose count.

Vorteile

This software brought down our candidates days in the process - this is because of how easy it is for a candidate to apply and also the ease of use from an admin side. The Talos team are very supportive and will try to ensure you are utilising the software to its maximum abilities.

Nachteile

The only downside was our onboarding was a bit slower than we would have hoped. We did ask for a lot to be done in a short amount of time and this was a factor but the team at Talos worked diligently to get everything done and we are very happy now. As I said it was just a small snag but the guys thoroughly made up for it and we are happy with the performance.

Vorteile

Talos ATS is super easy to use and does exactly what I need it to do.

Makes dealing with a high volume of applications stress free.

Nachteile

There isn't anything I would change or do not like.

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The software could be used by anyone within the recruitment sector or wider group. It's an all round efficient system which allows you to preserve your Brand - something we value more than anything! We were trained on how to use the system and after one session, all 11 of our managers were able to run the system independently with complete confidence.

Nachteile

The initial configuration took a little while to implement (longer than anticipated) due to movements in both our team and 360's however, it was our first time implementing and ATS and feel that the extended time allowed us to ensure the system was implemented correctly.

Vorteile

It is a relatively straightforward ATS and when used frequently can be navigated fairly easily

Nachteile

The Video link can cause technical issues and always feel that there needs to be a Plan B, i.e. Teams and it would be great if this could be linked to Outlook / Teams invitations. Interviewer cant put on backgrounds.

We do appreciate that there is more functionality than we currently use. This is our fault.

I also appreciate that there are How To Videos but a straightforward paper How To Guide, i..e PDF would be more helpful as you have to watch the video and then take notes! In the end, the video seems too time consuming and you don't watch it and this isn't great. A manual would also be good for first time users!

Vorteile

Talos is an incredibly easy system to use and navigate. You can see the candidate journey from start to finish, you can search for roles or applicants and you can see exactly where they are in the process.

Nachteile

The only issue is that when using the video call there is no option currently to blur the background, but I know they are working on it

Vorteile

Talos has changed our business drastically in the 2 months we have been live. We have filled multiple vacancies across the UK, including areas where we would previously receive no applications. The system is easy to use and organised in a simple manner which allows us to track candidates and vacancies accurately and effectively.

Nachteile

The reporting function, doesn't capture the information that would be beneficial to our business however, the support team have been very helpful and are working on it. That is the only con I can raise.

Vorteile

Very user friendly. Easty to customise for different users depending on individual needs

Nachteile

Some more reporting options would be good. For example, if I pull applicant/role data, I can only see how many candidates have applied in total once the role is closed and candidates rejected, but I cannot see how many interviews were booked, how many were shortlisted etc throughout the course of the role process.

Vorteile

Talos is a really great easy to use system. It is very configurable to exactly what you need. Since initially purchasing job board credits many years ago the system has come along way and improvements and new features are being made all of the time. The team there genuinely care that you are making the best use of the system.

Nachteile

The cost of the system has gone up a huge amount recently.

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It's adaptability, it's support network on live chat

Nachteile

It is sometimes too complicated in terms of the flow and adding new stages

Vorteile

The system has streamlined our recruitment process from start to finish. The portal is easy to use and we always receive great support from the customer service team. Also since implementation in Dec 2020 our accounts manager (Ryan) has worked tirelessly to help and support us!

Nachteile

That the candidate can't respond to text messages sent from the system. Would be really helpful if their response could come back into the system?

Vorteile

How customisable it is to your recruitment process. Also how much you can edit yourself in the back to save requesting changes via Talos team.

Nachteile

No cons as such but would look forward to seeing more in the way of notification options and possible integrations into other systems in the future

Vorteile

I like how it is simple to use and the support you get with Talos is always great.

Nachteile

nothing its great and it is fit for purpose

Vorteile

Ease of use, speeds up all aspect of recruitment

Nachteile

Happy with all aspects but would help if it could integrate with our HR System

Vorteile

Really easy to use - best bit is that the training for managers is quick and easy and there is no need to do it again. Feedback is always that it's brilliant and very self-explanatory. I also like that you can't do anything wrong by clicking somewhere, because you have to click twice. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about investing - saves so much time.

Nachteile

It would definitely be a lot better if it was integrated with MS Teams. We currently have to manually send Teams links via outlook, which can be quite painful. Managers also forget it isn't automatic and haven't sent them before!Single sign on would be good as well.

Vorteile

Easy of use, system is intutitive and can be used by others with minimal training.
Its easy to see at a glance where candidates are in the recruitment process.

Nachteile

The setting up of the interview booking can be a little clonky, once you've done it a couple of times its fine.

Vorteile

Very easy to use, customer friendly, a lot of potential

Nachteile

Onboarding page however this is still in the works.

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Quality of care from members of the Talos team. Wonderful help and support guides. Easy to use interface.

Nachteile

Honestly nothing that would impact any recommendation of use. If there is ever any issue, in my experience we are notified about it in due course as well as plans and support on how to resolve.

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Vorteile

We have been working with Talos360 now for around 6 years, during that time we have grown substantially as a business. They have been able to support our growth and their continued innovation helps to drive forward our process ensuring we deliver the best possible service to candidates and managers.

Nachteile

We haven't had any negative experiences

Vorteile

The simplicity of the product is the biggest positive I can give to Talos. No settings are hidden, and once you've played around you can soon find your way around.

Nachteile

After implementation there was a small communication issue.

Vorteile

From the moment we integrated Talos into our hiring workflow, we immediately noticed a significant improvement in our recruitment process. The system's intuitive interface and streamlined functionalities allowed us to seamlessly manage our candidates, job postings, and communication channels all in one place. It saved us valuable time and resources by automating manual tasks and eliminating the need for excessive paperwork.

Nachteile

Another aspect of Talos that we greatly appreciate is its comprehensive reporting and analytics. The system provides us with real-time insights into our recruitment pipeline, allowing us to make data-driven decisions and optimize our hiring strategies. Customisable dashboards would further enhance our efficiencies

Vorteile

Easy for posting job adverts and managing the candidates progress so remote managers can see the updated and every step of their service recruitment and onboarding process. It is a good system for a whole team to use and communicate each others areas so this can be picked up easily when needed

Nachteile

We are still working on some areas that we are not utilizing Talos tram are supportive with this and always happy to help develop the system to our every changing business needs as and when they come to light

Vorteile

Talos is easy to use and incredibly effective. I love that it takes me less than five minutes to put a job out and that I know that advert will be seen on all the major boards five minutes later. INCREDIBLE.

Nachteile

I don't think there is anything for me to say in terms of cons.

Vorteile

Dashboard is really useful for quick glance/overview.The team are very responsive.

Nachteile

ReportingComments, not being able to @tag people to send an alert for attention

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Vorteile

Very easy to use, adaptable to our needs

Nachteile

format of print outs is not always ideal

Vorteile

The people at Talos are the shining stars for me. When issues arise, the team are always looking for work arounds or new ways of doing things that enable us to elevate our internal processes and now these are used on a global scale across Travelopia.

Nachteile

When hiring managers don't have access to buckets, they can still see the numbers in unassessed for example. This is making our lives very difficult when pushing hiring managers to make decisions about their hires. This combined with our problem of really high volumes of candidates, and then not having the ability to keyword search, it's adding a lot of complexity and time to the process.

Vorteile

Talos is an easy to use system, from candidate, hiring manager and recruiters perspectives.

Nachteile

Nothing comes to mind - and anything we do request gets added to the Talos roadmap immediately.

Vorteile

Allows me to track all recruitment across the company and is easy to use

Nachteile

Doesnt integrate with our hr system - Bob which is a shame

Vorteile

As a standalone HR person this has helped me no end with the whole recruitment process, saving time, communicating to every single applicant regardless of outcome of their application so helping with the reputation of the firm.

Nachteile

The hardest part of using talos so far has been writing an application form.

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Ease of progression through a processCustomer serviceInterchangeable functionality

Nachteile

Minimal reportsCant word search through talent pool

Vorteile

The system is very user friendly and it is easy to navigate

Nachteile

When a role has been posted, we are unable to edit the post, we have to archive and readvertise which costs credits.