WebLoom Recruiter FAQ

I can already receive email or web-form resume's. Isn't this the same thing?

WebLoom Recruiter is designed to establish an on-going relationship with a candidate instead of depending on the one-time "hit or miss" approach of email resume's. Candidates can return to keep their skills updated and current. Recruiters can proactively encourage qualified candidates to review new job postings. It has been proven that the best candidates come from these types of established relationships - so having as many of them as possible is a key to success.

WebLoom Recruiter collects the information from the candidate and stores it directly in a database, while most email and web-from systems simply send an email containing the candidate information to a mailbox. The WebLoom Recruiter database automatically enables powerful advanced functions such as skills search, email notification and email broadcast - without re-keying or re-formatting the candidate information. Plus, with automatic database storage, candidates are not lost, filed away or forgotten even if their skills are not a fit for currently available positions.

Email and simple web form approaches put most of the burden of providing information on the candidate. Because of this, in most cases, only candidates actively seeking positions or with an electronic resume available will participate. Yet most recruiters will agree that currently employed candidates who may not have a current resume are the most desirable. WebLoom Recruiter is designed to make it easy for the candidate to provide information. Checkboxes and radio buttons can provide guidance to candidates while also minimizing typing. Recruiters can even create the candidate information themselves - and then let the candidate review or add to it.

I can already list jobs on my web site. Isn't this the same thing?

No. WebLoom Recruiter offers several advantages over typical web site job posting functions.

WebLoom Recruiter's email broadcast feature allows recruiters to proactively encourage qualified candidates to review new job postings - overcoming the "post, wait and hope" process of most static job posting functions.

Since WebLoom Recruiter is database-driven, no web site or web page changes need to be made to the web site. Jobs can be added or removed without ever modifying the site.

WebLoom Recruiter allows one button automatic job application by the candidate with automatic email notification to recruiters. Duplicate applications are automatically blocked as well.

All of WebLoom Recruiter's job postings appear in the same dynamic format - avoiding negative candidate reactions to stale, generic job descriptions.

WebLoom Recruiter can restrict any job posting to internal or private candidates while allowing free access to any other job posting - removing the need for two systems to handle private and public postings.

Will candidates use it?

Not only will they use it - they are learning to expect it! WebLoom Recruiter is modeled on some of the most successful Web-based recruiting functions on the web. Many organizations already have an interactive "Job Zone" ,"Career Center",etc. or are planning to have one soon. Much like voicemail a decade ago, companies without such a function will be perceived as less able to serve the candidate's needs.

Won't candidates be reluctant to put their information on a web site?

Candidates can be reluctant to put their personal information on public web sites. They may justifiably fear being overcontacted or being detected by current employers.

But candidates will provide information if they are assured it is on a private system such as WebLoom Recruiter. This is one of the major benefits to having a private web-based recruiting application - to attract these desirable employed, but "passive", candidates.

Will WebLoom Recruiter run on my existing Web site?

Yes, if your web site can run Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP).

It does not matter if you run your own web site or if you have a web site hosted by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). WebLoom Recruiter can run in either case.

But even if your current web site does not run ASP, it can be seamlessly linked with one that does for as little as $16.95 per month. Believe us. It's easy - and your users will never know the difference.

How long does it take to make WebLoom Recruiter work for me?

Setup times vary, but most WebLoom Recruiter systems can be up and running in less than a week - and sometimes in just a few days.

Do candidates or recruiters need any special software to use WebLoom Recruiter?

No. They only need a Web browser and a normal connection to the Internet.

Will Jeda Systems, Inc. help me with the setup of WebLoom Recruiter?

Yes with our "Site Match" service. And ongoing Jeda technical support is free once you're up and running.