PCRecruiter Software

Pros

Its a good tool only if you want to use it as Database and ATS
The navigation is simple and self explanatory

Cons

Does not have the latest recruiting / sourcing features
No Automation: Most of the tasks have to be done manually

Again, for the right firm, this product is just fine.

Pros

PC Recruiter is very easy to use. Quick ramp for new Recruiters with very basic tools, reports, etc.

Cons

As easy as the product was to use, we found that PC Recruiter didn't integrate with our HRIS, ADP which became a show-stopper for us.

Setting up a system like this is always difficult. We found that, with the exception of some custom forms that weren't completed to spec, this system was easy to setup and nice to use.

Pros

Once PCRecruiter is setup, it is easy to use. It has many great features, like a memory of what you accessed last, so you don't have to remember which candidates you were working with. If you use the integration with Outlook, most recruiters won't have to use a separate browser. The ability to write custom SQL queries and the smart merge capability of the import process are also very nice.

Cons

The interface is a little dated. I believe they are working on updates though.
If you hire them to create custom forms or applications, it feels like you get a contractor who may not know what they should. Their other support staff are great though.
The in program email system could use some work. Setting the system up to pass through Office365 exchange servers with a generic email account, didn't work out. We ended up spinning our own exchange server to handle it.

Use It if you're looking for a system that will help you not only manage applicants but also act as a database for candidates for future use.

Pros

The best feature is having social media tools like LinkedIn Chrome feed and job boards integrated in this software.able to view a bulk of activities & interviews at a time. Easy to status candidates through the process, you can set up different position question profiles tied to each position for candidates to complete when submitting their resume.here are automation rules for candidates that can be set up to decline low skilled or highlight highly qualified candidates. Nice time savings feature.The team at PC Recruiter have been extremely responsive to our needs and have been there every step of the way as we configure and deliver their system.

Cons

It lacks in intuitive ease. Navigation is a very tricky and sometimes not as intuitive as we would like. There are some short cuts that appear to be missing. The scheduling of follow-ups is not up to standard and does not interface with Outlook well

Overall a great software, just not for us.

Pros

We really liked that we would lose nothing when converting from our old software. It has more functionality than any software any of us has seen. There is a way to virtually do anything recruiting wise.

Cons

The screens are packed with data...so much so that it makes it difficult to find what you need. It is not the most intuitive. Finally, it is overwhelming to figure out and it is tough to acclimate new people to the system so it would slow any new people ability to be successful in the short term.

Pros

Your recruiters will save valuable time searching for candidates. All info needed is at your fingertips.

Cons

I would like to see a job board that lists all job openings and have the ability to drag and drop employees into the open job slots.

FIND A BETTER COMPANY DONT WAIST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON A SYSTEM THAT IS TO HARD FOR SOME 20 YEAR OLDS TO OPERATE!!!!!! YOU NEED A CONSISTANT USER MANNUAL BY YOUR SIDE!

Cons

Many! They system needs % placed in front of everything to search even you basic customer, it can not search with in cities, it can not parse in documents with out 10 things that need to be changed, the blinding of resumes only works sometimes, they system is blan, boring, no color, too outdated, it needs updates, it needs color, it needs to hire someone innovative enough to make the system user friendly. it is not user friendly at all
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! DONT EXPECT ANY CREDITS FROM THIS COMPANY AS THEY WILL TELL YOU THEIR HIGHER UPS ARE NOT RESPONDING TO THEM! BECASUE THEY HAVE OPERATORS AND NO MANAGMENT.

Nothing to add.

Pros

We recently made the switch to PCRecruiter. I'm really new with the software and have been working in it for about a week now. I am already liking the capabilities of this system. The best feature is having social media tools and job boards integrated in this software. I love being able to view a bulk of activities & interviews at a time. The Help Center is very convenient as well. Love the two minute tutorials. This system is going to be great once we get everything customized exactly how we need it.

It's a great product. Keep up the good work!

Pros

Having used it multiple times in the last 11 years, I've seen the product evolve and get better. Anything that was a problem 11 years ago has been resolved over the years and it's a wonderful product to use.

Pros

I have used PCR for 6 Months. If every Vendor that we work with was as good as PCR. The functions of the software meet all of our needs, customer service is extraordinary, if you have a suggestion they listen!

PCRecruiter has more useful features, such as the LinkedIn parsing feature with pics, than enterprise versions of large ATS products like Taleo. You can keep all your business in one place, including contractors. Interfaces with Quickbooks, but not the online version.

Pros

Support team-can make changes or additions to software fairly quickly; customizable; parses from LinkedIn, including picture; cloud-based; can do everything.

Cons

It has so much available that it takes time to learn it well. Not much color on the GUI, but still looks nice.

Pros

good to store information about both candidates and client companies and hiring managers. Good tool for multiple users to see each others activity.

Cons

Sometimes it was slow or would go offline, we used it a couple years ago, so this could have been resolved by now.

I was with them until I retired and loved the experience

Pros

Everything a recruiter could want is in the program. Everything is searchable, however see below. Customer service is great. Their people know you personally.

Cons

Not always as intuitive as it could be. Searches could be a little difficult. Doesn't integrate with my softphone

Pros

Inhaler, Linkedin Chrome feed, easy to status candidates through the process, you can set up different position question profiles tied to each postion for candidates to complete when submitting their resume. There are automation rules for candidates that can be set up to decline low skilled or highlight highly qualified candidates. Nice time savings features!

Cons

Many steps require multiple page loads to move forward. Their software team should consider to have all the decision items on one page through drop down lists for selection to allow to move forward, rather than separate page feeds.

Overall the Pros outweigh the cons and for a small business like ours, PC Recruiter meets our needs allowing us to spend more time doing the work we should be doing.

Pros

It has all of the features that we are looking for in an applicant tracking/CRM system. The customer service rep that was assigned to do our training was excellent. She spent all the time we need and followed up quickly on open items. The cost is also very affordable.

Cons

Navigation is a bit tricky and sometimes not as intuitive as we would like. There are some short cuts that appear to be missing. We do much of our work from roll-ups but it does not appear that everything can be done from the roll-ups which requires us going out to a function we want. The scheduling of follow-ups is not up to standard and does not interface with Outlook well.

Pros

Very responsive and able to get us started in a short amount of time. The software is very user friendly and easy to understand.

Cons

We had expressed interest in having an automatic posting to external sources like we had with our previous ATS. We were told they partnered with LogicMelon for that and it was supposed to be affordable. After getting a demo, we found out it was double the cost of the ATS, so it is unfortunately not an option for us. That means manual posting to multiple sites which is very time consuming.

The product isn't overly expensive and has everything you need with regards to tracking, reporting and connectivity. But you need to know the "ins" and "outs" to navigate effectively and efficiently. In today's world, most ATS's can be used with little or no training. Not the case here. We are opting to change directions after about 6 months of fumbling around with PCR.

Pros

Price

Cons

Lack of intuitive ease

My organization is an RPO company in which we engage multiple clients. In most of these engagements, we bring an ATS solution. We use PC Recruiter as our primary system. We have worked with the team from PC Recruiter for almost a year now and have had great success with their ATS. Overall we are very satisfied with the functionality and features of the system.

Pros

The greatest "Pro" that I can point to is the team at PC Recruiter. They have been extremely responsive to our needs and have been there every step of the way as we configure and deliver their system. They have also been very willing to receive feedback and develop upgrades that have been "game changers" for the way we work. The Customer Service team is fantastic. Very knowledgeable and timely in their responses.

Cons

Some of the system terminology and field names are confusing. The system is not overly intuitive. There is a bit of a learning curve if you want to leverage all of the bells and whistles that PCR has, but the Customer Service team is very helpful in helping you in your education.

The system seems to be able to do many things, but putting everything just does not work.
It's like "Yeh, let's put everything that we can come up with, so it's very helpful when you need it!" well, in fact, it just makes everything messed up and too complicated.

Pros

Linked-In capture

Cons

Too many features

Advice to Others

Simplify it. I think that is the IT trend of 2017. (or even well earlier)
The user interface, easy to understand and grasp at once is the key for all the technology - when standing that point of view, PCR is an obsolete system to me.

My experience with PC Recruiter has been positive. When I was looking at ATS', I had a list of must have features. PC Recruiter was one of the few, that could deliver and at a better price than most.

Pros

I like that we can produce templates for our interviews, with the questions we want to ask. The recruiter can pull up the template, ask the questions, not the answers, makes notes and save the document to the candidate's profile.

Cons

Mobile app allows the user to view contact, company, or position details, but adding details like conversations, notes or schedules is not possible. It would be great to be able to have full usability on the app.