What do you get with free recruitment software?
Our statistics show that some people search for free recruitment software. Why pay for something when you can get it free. Well it appears to be a good enough reason. At first glance such an offer looks inviting. On closer examination the recruitment software that is generally offered free is only a small portion of what is provided when you purchase a recruitment software package. What does this mean? Well recruitment software is not something you buy in a box and that is it. The software is an evolving proposition backed up by constant service and upgrades. What would you do for example with your free recruitment software if you wanted to make a change to the system? Where would you put your request in? What happens if for example you wanted a new feature, lets say you wanted to tweet your jobs, who would you call to request this feature? What about hosting? To ensure firm foundations for your business one would assume you would want the system to have backup and disaster options in place.
Lets look at paid recruitment software, as an ongoing recurring payment you get an ongoing service. The vendor will want to keep your business and will have a team of support staff to ensure you get what you pay for. Failure to provide a robust support service could mean you can vote with your feet and move your business elsewhere. A good vendor will not tie you into a contract for this very reason. How would you feel in a 12month contract if after 1 month you realised your system was not supported appropriately. When you pay for your software you can hold the vendor accountable. The vendor by virtue of getting paid will invest the revenue in maintaining the system and upgrading it to ensure it remains a market leader and provides all the latest functionalities required by a recruitment consultancy.
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