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Applicant Tracking General Information

Regional Data Services has developed a web based employment application system that quickly and easily installs on your web server. RDS Applicant Tracking includes a versatile application builder that enables you to create unlimited, job specific applications. It also provides a powerful search engine that saves time by simplifying your assembly of qualified applicants. RDS Applicant Tracking streamlines your hiring process by eliminating bulky, hard to read paper applications.

• Create an unlimited number of custom employment applications, each with its own configuration and job listings

• Gives your corporation a high-tech image

• Intuitive, easy to use software designed to accommodate the skill levels of all applicants

• Reduces paper volume by storing applications electronically

• Eliminates the need for data entry by staff

• Optionally synchronizes with your existing RDS Personnel System or can be a stand alone module.

• Applicants may begin an application, log off, and log back in later to finish and submit the application

• Build, customize, and sequence application pages to fit specific application needs

• Eliminate user input error by creating drop down lists for ethnicity, degree, endorsements, licenses, skills, etc.

• Applicants may upload/attach documents, such as resumes, transcripts, or endorsement letters

• Optionally notify an applicant and system administrators that an application has been received

• Build your own questions with answer types such as yes/no, check box, date, and text

• Define text for introductory and exit pages

• Supports Rules 2002 teacher licensing

• Filter applications by predefined conditions, such as criminal background checks and reference checks

• Track interviews and attach secure notes to applications

• Define user access by job type or specific jobs

• Search for applicants based on virtually any piece of information provided by the applicant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. To use this product, do we have to use the RDS Payroll/Personnel software?

A. No. This can be used as a stand-alone module.

Q. What benefits are there if we do use RDS Personnel software?

A. You'll have the advantage of synchronizing your Applicant Tracking database with your RDS Personnel software database.

Q. What exactly is synchronized between RDS Applicant Tracking and RDS Personnel software?

A. Licenses, endorsements, ethnicity codes, degree codes, content areas and school settings are imported from RDS Personnel software, and applicant data is automatically duplicated in the RDS Personnel database upon completion of the application.

Q. How long would it take to install, set up, and start using RDS Applicant Tracking?

A. If SQL Server is set up on your system, your web server is configured, and your information gathering is complete, installation takes no more than 15 minutes and setup normally takes one to two days.

Q. What does setup involve?

A. Besides the actual software installation, application templates will need to be created. Users, security, jobs and codes (degrees, ethnicity, etc.) will also need to be defined. Additional questions and skills lists may also need to be defined.

Q. Is there a limit to the number of jobs I can post?

A. An unlimited number of job types, such as Teacher, School Administrator, or Custodian, can be defined. Each job type may have an unlimited number of job postings associated to it.

Q. How much training is required?

A. No training is required for most users, as the product is self-installable and includes documentaiton. However, outside consulting services are available and can be quoted separately.