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Why an ATS is Critical for SMB Growth (Even if You Think You’re “Too Small” for One)
Let’s face it—hiring is already hard enough. But if you’re running a small or mid-sized business (SMB), it’s also dangerously easy to mess up. One wrong hire, one ghosted candidate, one unread email thread buried under a hundred Slack messages… and boom 💥 —you’ve lost weeks of productivity and maybe even your best shot at growth.
Why Google Sheets Sucks for Hiring (Yes, We Said It)
Spreadsheets are great. Hiring in spreadsheets? Not so much. Your team—and your candidates—deserve better.
What Startups Should Look for in an ATS (And What to Avoid)
And if you stumble upon one that was literally built for startup-style hiring? Well, you might want to give it a shot 😉 (No pressure.)
The Psychology Behind Virtual Job Interviews (And How to Nail Them)
First impressions in virtual interviews are tricky. Here’s how hiring managers assess you—and how to stand out on screen.
The Real Cost of a Wrong Hire for Startups (And How to Avoid It)
One bad hire can cost your startup time, money, and momentum. Discover how to protect your team with smarter hiring decisions.
The 7 Types of Candidates You’ll Meet (and How to Handle Them)
Discover the 7 types of candidates every startup will meet—from the ghosters to the hidden gems—and learn how to handle them with structure, humor, and the right hiring tools.
Navigating the Future: Top Recruitment Trends Shaping Talent Acquisition in 2025
As we step into a new era of recruitment, embracing these trends will not only future-proof talent acquisition strategies but also pave the way for building dynamic and thriving teams. Stay agile, adapt to change, and seize the opportunities that these trends bring to the world of recruitment.
How to Build a Talent Pool Before You Need It
Stop hiring in panic mode. Learn how startups can build a proactive talent pool that saves time, reduces cost, and ensures quality hires when it matters most.
How We Solved Our Own Hiring Chaos with HrClerks ATS at EWN
At EWN Bangladesh, we built HrClerks ATS to fix our own hiring mess. Here’s how using our own product helped us streamline recruitment, collaborate better, and scale our hiring — without the chaos.
Ghosted Again? Why Candidates Disappear and How to Handle It
Tired of candidates ghosting you mid-process? Learn why it happens and how recruiters at startups can reduce ghosting with better communication and structure.
Don't Get Left Behind! Dive into AI Trends & Reshape Your Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction; it's weaving itself into the fabric of our daily lives and industries. But what does the future hold? Buckle up, fellow future-philes, as we journey through emerging AI trends, exploring their impact on specific industries and offering valuable insights for professionals eager to stay ahead of the curve.