Candidate registration area. Does the application feature a fully branded and configurable candidate registration area that is deployed seamlessly within your website?

  Search engine. Does the recruitment software application feature a functionally rich search engine for your own jobs in your own website?

  Configurable candidate experience. Is package is flexible so you can configure and control the candidate experience according to your needs?

  Online applications. Does the e-Recruitment application manage the online application process for each of your roles?

  Attachments and supporting documents. Does the software allow the applicant to attach resumes, cover letters, academic transcripts - any relevant documentation - as part of the application process?

  Automated subscriptions. Does recruitment software application allows passive candidates to subscribe to automated job email alerts, personalised to individual job requirements and interests?

  Application history. Does the platform keep a log of previous applications that can be accessed online in real time?

  Resume management tools. Does the e-Recruitment application provide resume management tools for the candidate to help them create, store, version control and share resumes online?

  Requisition management. Can the application manage online or email-based requisition approvals process?

  Job posting. Does the recruitment software have its own embedded job posting engine? To post to your own website, intranet and commercial job boards).

  Screening questions. Is the e-Recruitment application able to filter, screen and score candidates according to application responses?

  Acknowledgements. Does the software feature automated email acknowledgements for the relevant steps in the recruitment process?

  Workflow. Is the recruitment platform able to cope with different processes for different recruitment drives - contract, permanent, temp, high volume?

  Interviews. Can the e-Recruitment application manage all interviews online, with the ability for candidates to book themselves into pre-determined schedule?

  Talent pool management. Does the e-Recruitment software program feature searching and matching capabilities using text-based and semantic matching technologies?

  Candidate communications. Is the software able to manage all candidate communications and messaging via SMS or email?
Does the application stores information sent and received in a centralised candidate database?
Can the e-Recruitment application be integrated and synchronised with MS Outlook?

  Full Vendor Management System capabilities. Does the package provides interfaces to deal with recruitment agencies and staffing firms online, including job order workflow, candidate intake and reporting?

  Management reporting. Does the application provide management reporting, dashboard functionality and recruitment metrics relevant to your business?

  Systems redundancy. Has the vendor has demonstrable technical systems architecture that allows the vendor to mitigate infrastructure risks?

  Availability. Is the recruitment software vendor able to guarantee a minimum 99% availability?

  Security policy. Is the vendor able to demonstrate a sound security policy in place according to international standards?

  Support. Is the software vendor able to offer support arrangements that suit your business needs?

  Global settings. Does application support your company requirements for currency, language and time zone settings?

  Integration. Does the software integrate or is it able to integrate with other relevant business support applications for HR and recruitment?

  Innovation. Does the e-Recruitment vendor have a culture of innovation and is a great potential partner for the long run?

  Financial health. Is the company you are dealing with to provide recruitment software in good financial health?
Will it be able to meet its commitments on a long-term basis?

  Track record. Does the vendor have a proven track record in the industry?
Are they able to demonstrate tangible value being added to similar organisations to your own?