Improving Database Search Functionality in Loxo
Hi everyone!
I’m a consultant collaborating with a recruiting firm that utilizes Loxo as their ATS, and we’ve been discussing ways to enhance its search capabilities. I wanted to reach out and see if others echo this sentiment and share your insights, as it could help shape a solution that benefits all of us.
The main issue we’ve identified is that searching through our database, particularly for candidates’ notes and call recordings, is quite challenging. This inefficiency can hinder our productivity.
Here are a few comments from our discussions:
- “The search function in Loxo is the only aspect I find frustrating.”
- “We considered switching away from Loxo, but if the search issue were resolved, we’d have no reason to leave.”
- “It’s challenging to update my manager on progress since it’s not easy to view notes for all candidates related to a job; I have to download a CSV to see everything in one place.”
Is anyone else experiencing similar challenges with their ATS? How are you addressing it? Looking forward to your thoughts!
RCadmin
Hi there! I completely understand your frustrations with the search functionality in Loxo. Efficient searching is crucial for recruiters, especially when dealing with large databases of candidates, notes, and recordings. Here are a few suggestions and insights that might help:
Advanced Search Options: Implementing more advanced search filters could significantly improve efficiency. Features like Boolean search or the ability to search within notes and call recordings would allow users to pinpoint relevant information more quickly.
Tagging System: A tagging system could help categorize candidates based on different criteria, making it easier to retrieve candidates with specific skills or experiences without sifting through extensive notes.
Dashboards and Visual Analytics: Enhancing reporting features with customizable dashboards can provide a quick overview of candidates per job posting, allowing managers to monitor progress without downloading CSVs.
Feedback Loop: Regularly collecting feedback from users can help identify specific pain points in the search process. A feedback mechanism could inform developers about necessary improvements or updates.
Integration with AI: Utilizing AI for better search algorithms could help in understanding context within notes or recordings, providing smarter and more relevant search results.
Community Forums: Engaging with other Loxo users on forums or user groups can provide insights into best practices or workarounds that others have discovered.
It would be great to hear how others in this community are managing similar challenges with their ATS, and whether they have found effective solutions that could benefit Loxo users as well. Thanks for starting this important conversation!