Hidden talent awaits: Unlock candidates with talent rediscovery

January 30, 2025 —— Read time: 3 min

Recruiters, be honest: When was the last time you dusted off your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and revisited those past candidates? If you're like most hiring professionals, your ATS is probably filled with thousands of resumes that haven't seen the light of day in years.

Why? Because once a candidate enters your system, they often get lost in the shuffle. Either they are buried under newer applicants, forgotten after a single rejection, or simply neglected because of a lack of searchability.

But what if hidden in your existing database were highly qualified individuals who may have the exact skills and experience you need? This is where talent rediscovery comes in. In this blog, we'll dive into everything you need to know about rediscovering talent by refreshing your ATS.

Why rediscover talent in your ATS?

Your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) isn't just a database—it's a potential goldmine of talent. However, without regular updates and rediscovery efforts, it turns into a black hole where resumes disappear forever. Here's why you should engage in candidate rediscovery:

1. Reduce time-to-hire

Did you know that 70% of the workforce consists of passive candidates? Many of them may already be in your ATS, just waiting to be re-engaged. Instead of starting from scratch, rediscover and reconnect with past applicants to fill roles faster and improve your hiring process.

2. Cut down on hiring costs

Recruiting isn't cheap — in fact, the average cost-per-hire is nearly $4,700. Why spend thousands sourcing new candidates when you already have a talent pool of pre-vetted talent?

3. Keep up with talent's evolving skills

Just because a candidate wasn't the right fit last year doesn't mean they aren't perfect now. Skills evolve, certifications are earned, and experiences grow—but unless you're actively rediscovering talent, you'll never know who's ready for a second look.

4. Strengthen relationships and future engagement

Candidates appreciate being remembered. When you reach out to past applicants, it signals that you value their experience and potential. This can lead to a more positive response and a greater likelihood that they will consider opportunities with your company in the future.

The challenge: Why don't recruiters tap into their ATS?

If rediscovering candidates in your ATS is so valuable, why don't more companies do it? Because most ATS platforms don't prioritize rediscovery. Common challenges include:

  • Outdated or incomplete candidate data: Many ATS platforms lack automatic updates on candidate profiles, making it hard to match them with current openings.
  • Lack of recruiter bandwidth: Searching through thousands of profiles manually is time-consuming and inefficient.
  • No engagement strategy: Even if talent acquisition leaders find past candidates, they may not have the tools to re-engage them effectively.

The solution: hireEZ's Rediscovery

hireEZ takes ATS talent rediscovery to the next level by making past candidates easily searchable, up-to-date, and re-engagement ready. Here's how:

AI-powered talent rediscovery

hireEZ's artificial intelligence-driven search instantly identifies and ranks the best-fit candidates from your existing database. Instead of sifting through endless records, recruiters can quickly pinpoint qualified professionals who match candidates for current roles.

Automated profile enrichment

One of the biggest challenges of candidate rediscovery is stale data. hireEZ solves this by continuously enriching candidates' profiles with real-time updates on job changes, new skills, certifications, and even social media updates.

Seamless ATS integration

hireEZ seamlessly integrates with your ATS, ensuring that rediscovery doesn't mean a disorganized system. Recruiters can search, filter, and rediscover talent without disrupting their current workflow.

Personalized outreach and engagement

What's the use of putting energy into talent rediscovery if you don't re-engage them? hireEZ's automated outreach tools allow recruiters to craft personalized messages that nurture relationships, boost response rates, and streamline the recruiting process.

The bottom line: Stop ignoring your best candidates

Your next great hire may already be in your ATS—you just need the right tool to uncover them. Instead of constantly chasing new candidates, leverage hireEZ's Rediscovery to:

  • Fill roles faster
  • Lower recruiting costs
  • Engage talent more effectively
  • Build a stronger employer brand

It's time to turn your ATS from a resume graveyard into a talent goldmine. Schedule a demo with hireEZ today and unlock the hidden potential of your ATS!

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